Dragon Spirit

The gnomes in Gnifferland know better than most how important it is to have a guide to encourage you along your path through the garden. Perhaps it's because of this understanding that some gnomes have the very important job of being that spirit guide to certain special souls. You may have heard of such things. They're often referred to as totems. A dragon totem is one of the most powerful as he represents a huge range of qualities, emotions and traits. This little fella encourages his soul mate to find her inner strength, courage and fortitude. If you asked him, he'd tell you, with a certain sense of confidence, that he's also a messenger of balance and magic. He simply loves to encourage others to tap into their psychic gnature and see the world through the eyes of mystery and wonder. As the ultimate ruler of all the elements - Fire, Water, Earth and Wind, I'd say that if you're lucky enough to have such a powerful totem looking over your shoulder and guiding your way, then you are sure to find success in the garden around you.

A Warm Friendship

My best friend, this Youthful soul... oh such a beautiful soul she is! I have been very blessed to call her my friend and to be welcomed into her gnest with openness and love. Sometimes words can gnot be found to describe a good friendship. My amazing friend is perfect in more ways than she knows. She is a great mother to her two beautiful gnomelings, a wonderful wife to her lucky love, and an amazing gnurse to all those whose lives are touched by having just known her. She doesn't know how she is a great inspiration to all those who know her, especially me. The way that she cares so much for everygnome in the garden - I'm in awe. She has always been there for me and I appreciate every little thing she does. This amazing and caring gnomette is one of my very best friends and I don't know where my life would be without her. Gno doubt her soul is bigger than her tiny body may make it seem. Her friendship fills me with so much warmth that I'm sure I can tackle any cold storm that the winter season may bring.


PERSONAL GNOTE:
The name Julia means "Youthful"

Warms the Soul

When the season turns frigid like it is sure to do every year, there are certain things that are easy to remember. It's easy to remember to wear your warm winter boots because if you don't, your toes will go gnumb. It's easy to remember to eat warm bowls of soup because it fills your tummy with good feelings. It's easy to remember to appreciate the sparkling diamonds in the freshly fallen snow when you're sitting inside gnext to a warm crackling fire. If there is one thing that is gnot easy to remember, it's telling your friends how much you appreciate them. And with that, let me take a moment to tell you what you surely don't hear often enough. Your friendship warms the soul and I'm so thankful for it.

Warms the Heart

If there is one thing all the gnomes in the garden have in common, it's that they all love to feel warm and fuzzy on the inside. What better season to do so than winter? The winter season gives the gnomes lots of excuses to find things to keep them cozy. Hot coffee, a good book, a gnice chenille blanket all cuddled up on the couch with loved ones... these are all things that help make a gnome feel warm and loved. Soup, apple crumble and other stodgey foods fill the garden with yummy scents that force a smile onto a gnome's face, let alone keeps their tummies toasty. Even the simple things like a good gnap or fuzzy slippers play a part in keeping warm when the weather is so cold. Most of all, it's a cup of hot cocoa (and whipped cream of course) or coffee with a good friend like you that warms the heart on a cold winter day.

Symbolic

This beautiful soul has always been drawn to symbols like the triquetra and pentagram, but it was only in the last couple of seasons that she finally followed her heart and instinct and realized she was a witch. It makes sense to me. After all, the gnomes love living life through symbolic meanings. Earth, wind, fire, water and spirit - these are all elements that the gnomes cherish dearly. And the Gnomish have always known that magic happens when you respect the mind, body and spirit. Life is a symbolic journey surrounded by love.

Green Hat

This little lady is known all across the garden for having a green hat. That's the Gnomish term for a little soul who has a way with plants and flowers. If you ask me, I'd even venture to say that she has a magic touch. It seems that every seed she blesses with her love and attention ends up blossoming into something with breath-taking colors, filling the garden with calming scents. She has always been a keen gardener as she loves getting her gnose dirty and watching the rewards of her hard work. Gnothing is more rewarding than a full garden in bloom.

Poker Face

There is gnothing the gnomes enjoy more than a good challenge and the greatest challenge of all is holding a straight face when you have a great big secret to tell. Gnomes are gnot very good at keeping secrets. They tend to get too giddy and hop around like fuzzy little jumping beans if they're excited. As such, you can imagine how hard it must be for a gnome to play poker. Yes, you heard me. Some gnomes love the challenge of coming up with a good strategy to get the best set of cards. Even more important than the cards they hold is their poker face. Can this wee one hide his excitement for having a big slick?! Now comes the flop... OH!!! Do you think the other gnomes gnotice his twitching toes, anxious to do a happy dance if he wins the hand? And now the turn... Keep it together, little guy. Keep calm. And finally the river... He did it! And all the while he kept his cool. Whew.