View of my house from the upper road

Wow! That’s a dramatic view! I’d love to see deer outside my place….not so sure about the snakes though. 😉

In the view from the upper road, there looks to be a faint image in the upper right hand corner of a structure. If this is so, what might it be? I’ve had a lifelong dream of living by a river (my goal is to be near the Hudson) – your place looks divine, as does the Atlanta loft.

Ah,serenity,eh?

Thanks for the photos Jane! I love the Pecos area and miss it. We lived on Cow Creek above Pecos for a while, and it was beautiful. The land and skies there are so wide open and amazing.

I’m hoping you’ll be able to visit your ranch more with your move to California. What a haven it must be for you! I’m excited for you being able to be there more often! These pictures are GREAT! The first one shows what a perfect setting you have for your house. The location of the house is perfect! It’s fun seeing the river running through the property! Reading comments about your liking snakes and mice reminds me of that “little girl” from your past you talked about in your book who loved being outside with your animals!

What a lovely place! I do love New Mexico, although very frightened of rattlers. My husband and I encounter them in the hills surrounding San Clemente, CA and I’m always on the lookout! I’m so happy to hear that you’ll be making more movies. I think you are blessed with an amazing talent.

I’M WONDERING WHERE THIS IS – IT DOESN’T LOOK FAMILIAR

I love New Mexico and have traveled much of the back country. Can you use a handyman?

How beautiful. I always love it when you share photos from that place. It’s a natural paradise.

Great Views! Greetings from Christchurch New Zealand Miss Fonda……..looking forward to your new movies…Im sure we will see you up there for Best Actress at the Oscars…again in the future!!! You Go Girl!

LOVE the ‘wide open spaces’….my kind of place!

I admire your passion which I believe is for the truth. I pray that Christ will guide your passion as He has my own toward His word and His kingdom. He is the light of the world and the saviour of all men who come to Him. God commends His love toward in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us.
Paul really got the message. Some years ago I was directed by the spirit (of truth) to meditiate on Paul’s epistles. It is Paul who comprehends all scripture and leaves us with a final vision of a new heaven and a new earth if we can only believe. It is real work to believe at times. Paul told Timothy that it can be a battle even a war to keep believing when so much is against the truth. (battle of faith)

OMG Jane, you were glorious at the World Fitness Day Extravaganza! And I hope you are having a restful time there (at least as restful as it can be to be finishing your book). Been a fan for a long time, and appreciate your honesty, so would like to ask if you’ve had anything surgically done to your figure (not the knees, or hip), or even the breast enhancement — but have you had liposuction? Just wondering because you look so great and it’s so hard for me with menopause and hormonal weight gain. Docs tell me I’m doing great with no HRT, but I’ve seen my belly fat increase even though I watch my diet and get exercise. I’m sure hoping your book and /or video will detail everything that you’ve tried and that you do. And I’d love a quick answer about the Liposuction as I’m thinking of trying it.
Thanks so much for the inspiration!!!!!!

Hi Jane

Where are you filming in upstate NY? Have you ever gone to the races in Saratoga Springs? It’s beautiful in the summer. Hope to see you there.

I am so excited you are going to give us more movies!

You know how people say, “What is your first memory?”
Well, for me, my very first memory was of sitting in my parent’s large green chair and watching, mesmerized, CAT BALLOU.
I was just a little girl but I can still absolutely recall how it effected me. I loved the setting and the scenery, I loved the clothes Cat wore, how she carried herself and who she was as a female. I loved the boymen in the film and thought Lee Marvin and his horse were fascinating. I wanted to play banjo, I wanted to live on a boardwalk western set, I wanted to wear those clothes and ride a black and white horse. I loved the idea of Cat as a good girl and then Cat as the “Tintoretto” red dressed vixen. I also knew, somehow, that this was fantasy and a film. I understood that this was created. I wanted to create just like that. I wanted to be a beautiful but educated horsey gal who lived on the range, made movies and had power over men in a good way.
Hmmmmmmm.

As I grew, the impressions of Cat Ballou faded away from my conscious but never left me. I always knew Cat Ballou was my favorite movie — I use it on all of my password questions — but I didn’t think about that movie being my first “Ah ha” moment.

Truth to tell, I hadn’t connected the dots. It wasn’t until today that I understood it. For some reason, seeing your blog, your ranch and your life in print made something click (almost audibly) in my mind.

I sat upright and took note… As I thought about it, the impressions of my little girl mind came flooding back to me. I could feel the music, the mood, see all the scenes, feel my feelings, it was almost a sensory overload of that day many years ago. And, you know what?… I did grow up and become a producer. I did always think about how I carried myself and how I presented myself, I did grow up accepting and loving interesting people, I did fill my world with ranch life and horses, I did marry a boyman, and although I have yet to learn the banjo, CAT BALLOU is still my favorite movie of all time and I do always admire you.

I suddenly found myself thinking about all my Jane encounters which were very impressive but subliminal throughout the years… your book, your life, your movies, your businesses, your marriages… I thought about the time I accidentally bumped into you in the stairwell of the SF Jane Fonda Workout space many years ago. You were coming downstairs with two men and I was going up, very quickly. I didn’t see you as I rounded the corner and bumped into your group. Sheepishly, I excused myself and carried on — but actually just sat on the upper steps and listened to your voice as you carried on.

Ahhhh, that is another thing… I learned my love of voice talent from you, as well.

Anyway, I guess I’m going on and on anonymously and into the ethers, just in case this actually does land before you. I wanted to tell you your effect on me as one human to another. I wanted to let you know how you helped shape my life.

So, if this meets you and lifts you in any way, please know it is me giving back to the many lifts and inspirations you have given this little and grown girl who truly and profoundly was struck by you many years ago. I’m sure, for now and for my entire life, that first memory will always stick with me. And, as odd to you as this may sound, that first impression was one of the most compelling and formulating milestones in my life.

Many thanks…

Dawn Diovera

Jane—I am so glad you like and are tolerant of snakes. Too many people kill them on impulse without realizing their tremendous benefit in pest control!
Be on the lookout for Vermillion Flycatchers where you are.
Tom