June 10, 2026

Hi Everyone.... It has been a busy month already. Our family came for a visit to help us celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary and we sure had a great time. It was a short visit but we managed to pack in some trips, swims and games. Shortly after, I did have a bit of a setback. My left knee started hurting and by mid-morning I could not put any weight on it. We eventually decided to go to the emergency room and after xrays it was discovered that I have Tricompartment Osteoarthritus in my kneecap. Good Grief... let me tell you I'd rather give birth than have that happen again! Four days of steroids, rest, ice and IbPro have brought it under control, barely. I managed to find a PA who can see me in 3 weeks and that's what's called Fast here in Green Valley.There are too many old folks down here. Guess I'm one of them now! 

We just finished watching the original The Sound of Music with Julie Andrews & Christopher Plummer. Such lovely English accents and wonderful voices. This movie came out in 1965, that's 61 years ago! The children in the movie are likely to be grandparents by now. Amazing how time flies when one is engaged and hopefully having fun living it.  

I just uploaded (7) new Classics designs, check em out!   'Classics' is located under Portfolio above, just click on the arrow (but you already knew that didn't you!). This selection features items that I designed years ago and have been retired for quite some time.  Some have been returned to me for various reasons. I clean them up and make them bright & shiny for resale. All the proceeds go to my grandson who is raising $ to go to France next year. To find these pieces please follow the link to my Etsy Store in the above Contacts> Classics. Beirne is a great guy and I know they will all appreciate your support!  (Disclaimer: The Loon Pendant is not for sale. It has an fossilized walrus ivory cabochon with scrimshaw. Law prohibit the sale of items like this without proper authenticity. This piece was designed back in the early 1990's and the regulations were not as stringent. I just thought you'd like to see it).

I have added some new photos to Portfolio as well. These are designs that I have been working on for some time. They are one-of-a-kind They are labeled: Turn Again Set, Petite Sirene Set and Salmon Circle Set. Currently, they are not or sale.

 "My House' is due for some new photos soon. It's located under Blog, once again, click on the arrow.  I wrote about this fabulous organization in January but felt it was a good story to keep following. It's a great organization which is dedicated to helping youth who have aged out of the foster system in Alaska, specifically in the Wasilla area. Check it out to see the beautiful renderings of the building. Want to know more... follow the link listed below.  Thanks! i will be included in an actual (zoom) tour of the facility tomorrow and hope to pass some of that visit on. It is very exciting as we are talking a lot about where the art will be installed. 

My website store JudieG's Trove is now open and it includes a Store which can be opened in the above banner. I have some great deals on beautiful, beads, gemstones and collectable/vintage jewelry. It's all set up to accept PayPal (no worries if you don't have an account, we can work it out!) Shipping is FREE on items over $45. Have a ? please click on Contacts in the above banner (or at the bottom of this page) and drop me a note! 

Many thanks to everyone who shared, visited and purchased a piece(s) from my store, I really appreciate your support!

I'm also grateful for people who took time to write me notes. Notes that reconnect us but also tell me where we met and how much you have enjoyed your JG jewelry. It just warms m'heart. Thank You!      Best, Judie