A Whole Lot Of Planting

Today my day flew by!  After yoga this morning went to buy some flowers to plant . . . Picture walk of some of them!

Pear cactus

Could not wait to start some herbs! Basil, cilantro, chives and oregano.

Two tomato plants until I make my raised bed organic garden!

Friday Afternoon . . .

When we moved here one of the "events" we did with our first visitors was a wine tasting at Gruet Winery.  In fact, the couple that came actually did a wine tasting at Gruet close to 30 years ago!  We loved the different wines that we tasted and had so much fun we decided to become members.  One of the best features of the membership for us is that we save on shipping because it's only about 20 minutes from our house.  Yesterday my sister, cousin and I went to Gruet to pick up the order.  Another advantage of the membership is free wine tastings when you go into the winery  Soooo, of course we sat down and tried a sparkling wine and a Cabernet, which is a new wine for Gruet.  Both of the wines were delicious!  But really one of the best parts was sitting and chatting with one of the wine servers named Justin.  It just warms my heart when young adults are polite, interesting and engaging.  Not only did he share his knowledge and passion for wine, but also some hopes for his future plans.  It was a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours on a Friday afternoon! Next Friday evening we are going to attend a wine class and tasting which will be hosted by Laurent Gruet!

Mountains

I am so fortunate to be able to see mountains all around me since moving to New Mexico! I have a wonderful view from the front of my house and of course when driving in my car. At sunset the mountains have a red hue to them which is spectacular! There is something so magical about them.

Mountains . . .

Majestic

Ever changing 

 Black silhouettes that appear far, far away

To . . .

Larger than life 

So close they seem touchable

Mountains . . .

Mesmerizing 

Breathless

They take hold of  me

One of nature's best . . .

Mountains

View out front

Had to add this after playing around with new app Michelle  shared the other day!

Friend's Visit

In less than a week, a friend I used to work with is coming to visit! Griselda was the social worker at the school, and we became fast friends while working together on a behavioral program our school was adopting. We connected on many different levels and supported each other during a scary time for each of us.  She no longer works at that school, as she is now an assistant principal at another school.  I have so much I want to share and show her but am worried the few days she is here are not going to be enough! Im really thankful she is coming and I want her to enjoy every minute she is here! I'm trying to be really creative and not jam too many activities into a day, because I want her to be able to relax a little too.  I love when friends come out to visit, because that is definitely the draw back of moving away.  Even though there is email, phone calls, texts and Instagram it's not the same. I hope to share some of her trip while she is here!
BTW to everyone who read my slice yesterday . . . Haircut went very well!  No wine but they do offer tea and you get a head massage at the start of your appointment!

A New Hairdresser

I'm a little nervous today . . . a little nervous because today is the day I'm getting my first haircut here!  I know this may sound crazy to some, but I had a wonderful relationship with my last hairdresser in Chicago.  Whenever I went to see him, we would talk non stop about, well everything and even more important I LOVED the way he cut my hair! In fact, there were times we would share a glass of wine together as he cut my hair!  The last haircut I had was in December when my husband and I went back for a visit.  To say I'm a bit over due is an understatement! So today is the day, the day I try someone  new, someone I have no connection with, someone who, may not cut my hair the way I like.  I know it's crazy, but I feel like I'm being disloyal in some way . . .   But . . . I'll go in today with a positive attitude, try not to compare the two of them and then suggest that a nice touch is  to offer clients a glass of wine! "Wink . . .wink"