4 More Days

SOL Day 28

4 More Days . . .

and the March Challenge of writing each day will end until next year

4 More Days . . .
and I won't be reading about others' lives each day

4 More Days . . .
and I wonder if I'll get complacent in what I see and hear 

4 More Days . . .

and I'll go back to only writing on Tuesdays 

4 More Days . . .

and we will start preparing for a friend's visit

4 More Days . . .

and the veggie garden will be open for planting 

4 More Days . . .

and I'll be making my first batch of humming bird food in anticipation of their return

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and I'll start planting some flower pots

4 More Days . . .

and I'm sure other things will pop up needing my attention

Chicago Pizza

SOL Day Day 27

If you've read my blog you know I lived in the Chicago area my whole life up until 2 years ago.  If you know anything about Chicago, one of the things it's famous for besides a beautiful lake front, wonderful museums, theatre as good as Broadway is of course PIZZA!  Living in New Mexico has proven there is no other place in the world for pizza once you've had Chicago pizza.  In the almost 2 years living here, and trying every pizza place there is, we have just given up on the idea of having pizza.  So imagine my delight when my cousin Joanne, (she lives next door) told us she found a Chicago pizza recipe and is going to give it a try Saturday night.  We walked in just as she was taking the pizzas out of the oven . . . they smelled and looked amazing!  After one taste we were all "oohing and ahhhing" barely coming up for air. The pizza was D.E.L.I.C.I.O.U.S!   Of course we all ate too much, and the healthy eating plan flew out the window, but it was well worth it.

The pizzas right out of the oven.  Crust and sauce made from scratch!

Well, like I said, pizza was amazing!

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!