August 25, 2004 Good morning!  I have just returned from doing 2 parties in Wisconsin.  They were very nice and I met some wonderful ladies!  And to make it even better, my jewelry and mission story captured attention of all who attended. Last week would have been my first week of day care as our school started last Tuesday. I really do feel retired now!  I celebrated by going out for lunch.......what do we always do to celebrate anything.....have lunch with a friend!! I have an extremely busy fall planned and I couldn't be more excited.  Several parties, some programs in churches, art fairs and open houses are set. We will travel to Atlanta, Minneapolis, Indianapolis and surrounding cities...maybe even Wisconsin again. Some exciting news:  I have sent a bracelet to a designer at VERA WANG Fashions in New York. A local resident did an internship out there this summer and was my contact person.  I have just heard this designer HAS received the bracelet and was pleased to get it....!! Does anyone out there know OPRAH!! Fondly, Julie