Using My Senses

SOL Day 26

I saw . . . a great big smile welcoming me in

I heard . . . the gurgling water gently calling me over

I felt . . .  the warm water caressing my tired feet

I smelled . . . the lavender oil inviting me to relax

I tasted . . . the rich chocolate melting slowly in my mouth

I surrender . . .  sit back and thoroughly enjoy my pedicure!

Picture Post

SOL Day 25

Today, I slice about New Mexico through pictures! Hard to believe I've been living here 2 years this June! I've fallen in love with the beauty of this state, the warmness of the people and the deep culture it holds.  Enjoy!

A couple of the many amazing sunsets I experience almost nightly!

Balloons, and more balloons, after all we are home to The Balloon Fiesta!

I called the shot of this ballon, a "ballon eclipse"

This is the view I had when I was so lucky to take a balloon ride! One word, AWESOME!

The roadrunner I see when I hike!

Another beautiful sight when I hike!

A Kind Man Made My Day

SOL Day 24

This was the slice I wanted to share yesterday until I heard what had happened in Brussels . . .

The other day while loading my car with some heavy items from Cosco, a man parked next to me came over and said, "no, no, please let me lift these items for you".  I mean I admit, I did make a bit of a grunting noise while lifting the first case of water into my car.  I told the nice man, it was really ok, but he insisted. So there I stood while he emptied my cart for me.  I wanted to "pay it forward" so I quickly looked around to see where the cart corral was so I could return his cart for him.  I didn't see one near so I assumed I would have to return them to the store . . . even better for my return favor!  After closing the gate on my car, I ran up to him, grabbed his cart and said, "please, let me return the cart for you!" He let out this huge laugh, just as I noticed, the cart corral was right next to his truck.  To say I was a little embarrassed is an understatement, but he was so kind I got over feeling silly rather quickly. I didn't get to pay it forward to this nice man, but we did share a good laugh together! After the tragedy in Brussels this kind man reinforced that there are so many kind people!

Brussels

SOL Day 23

today: i watch in horror as the news about the bombings in Brussels unfold

today: i had another slice to share about the kindness of a stranger
   want to be: living in a peaceful country . . . a peaceful world

blessings: that i did not know anyone that perished as a result of yet another terrorist attack
  thinking: about the families whose loved ones were taken from them
planning: to share tomorrow, the slice that was intended for today
writing:  this slice with such a heavy heart . . . knowing it can happen again
loving: our country and trying to focus on the good things that happen everyday
grateful: that i can share my thoughts here today


and today {again}: i watched in horror as the news about the bombings in Brussels  unfold

Another Great Book!

SOL Day 22

I just finished another amazing book, so amazing I have to share it today.  The book is, The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom.  Mr. Albom does such an amazing job with the main character's story, I had to google him just to be sure he was in fact fictional! Taking the journey with Frankie, tore at my heartstrings but also reinforced my belief that we can survive the unthinkable.  A reoccurring message throughout the book was, "Everyone joins a band in this life," he observes, be it through music, family, friends, or lovers. And those connections change the world. I can't wait to share my feelings at our next book club and also to hear what the other members thought!