J U L I E N ’ S J O U R N A L
PUBLISHER GINA SIEGERT
OFFICE MANAGER SUSAN DECKER
MANAGING EDITORS JOHN MORAN RYAN MICHAEL DECKER
DIRECTOR OF ONLINE CONTENT BENJAMIN SEELING
FACEBOOK CONTRIBUTORS BENJAMIN SEELING ROBERT FELDERMAN
ART DIRECTOR GINA SIEGERT
GRAPHIC DESIGNER JAN FRIEDMAN
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ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES GINA SIEGERT MARY PFEILER MELINDA DALGARN
COLUMN WRITERS JOHN B . DONOVAN HEATHER HUTCHINSON-SCHUSTER ANGELA AND CAROLYN LINTON-
CANFIELD , DR . LISA INTRILIGATOR
Volume 41 , Number 12
December 2016
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS CONNIE CHERBA , MINDY DALGARN , HEATHER HUTCHINSON-SCHUSTER , ANGELA & CAROLYN LINTON-CANFIELD ,
JOHN MORAN , DEB OTTO , BILL WITT
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A LOOK INSIDE by Gina Siegert
I ’ m not sure if it is a gut reaction from the unprecedented , foul presidential campaign and recent election , or how family matters can turn all that is right into a tailspin . But this holiday , more then I can remember , my sincere hope is … a wish of peace and joy . I mean , listening to each verse and chorus of traditional Christmas songs are having a much different impact this year . I think Iknow what inspired the Christmas carol , God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen . When we were gone astray O tidings of comfort and joy , Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy Yeah , I get it .
As our December issue goes to press I am looking forward to accepting the past , cooking and merry making , creating new traditions and reliving the old , and all the memories of great times and family celebrations . And this Christmas I ’ ll gladly anticipate celebration of the birth of the Prince of Peace . He is still sorely needed I hope you enjoy our December issue . We take a different approach to our feature section and highlight a few of the unique people behind some of the local products and places we shop , especially for gifts . When was the last time you saw actually saw the creature whose fleece produced your warm hat , scarf , or mittens ? Inside this issue , Melinda Dalgarn took a few trips to talk to Sara Freund , owner of Yarn Soup and Julien ’ s Journal also visited Mike and Julie Delaney , of Irish Meadows Alpaca Farm . I think you will find purpose and joy in each of their stories and goods they produce and sell . We also include the “ Voices of Christmas ” stories and poetry from our readers , many with a personal touch . I wish we had the pages to share with you all the wonderful contributions we received , but we just don ’ t have room in the magazine for all of them ., but each contribution is appreciated . The Julien ’ s Journal is part of my daily joy , frustration , anticipation , and , most of all , a very fulfilled and vibrant aspect of my life . I love opening doors and bringing to the forefront the people and institutions that make our lives better . This has made a real difference on my own viewpoints and desire to get out there and help . The proof is in the pudding , as they say . Julien ’ s Journal has allowed me the opportunity to move positive change forward and reap its many rewards . Before I end my column , I want to thank an advertiser who has been with Julien ’ s Journal since the beginning . Ken Briden is retiring at the end of the year from Briden Piano Service , leaving his piano business in the good hands of his son . We hope Ken finds new horizons ahead . Finally the days , weeks , and months seem to move faster then ever and I find myself looking back at parents , children , grandchildren , and changes that come with age and our individual view of happiness . I hope you find the upcoming year fulfilling and even more exciting . Happy holidays and best wishes for the New Year .
Remember to check our website , facebook and social media for updates on the events and ticket sales you love to go to . Also , look for more stories and poems from our Voices of Christmas .
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