Message from Gail Sharp

December 2023

Inspiration often comes to me in unexpected ways. Like from Donna, pictured with me in the photo above.

My friend, Margo, works at a senior living center in Evergreen. Margo is passionate about her job interacting with the elderly and she shares heartwarming stories about many of them. She mentioned Donna, a blind woman, who lives at the center, who is unable to walk and yet brings so much joy to those around her. So, when I was volunteering at a local Thanksgiving luncheon for seniors (147 seniors were served a delicious meal along with musical entertainment and opportunities to socialize), I saw a blind woman in a wheelchair as she was lowered from the transport van. I found Margo and asked if this was Donna, and if so, would it be possible for me to meet her. Yes! Margo told her that Gail wanted to meet her. I was standing next to Donna and waited quietly for a few minutes while she urgently searched in her purse. I thought she might need a tissue or something. Imagine my surprise when she pulled out a red clown nose. She wanted to put on the nose before she was introduced to me. Her concern was to make ME happy and joyful.

To some of you, this might seem like a pretty small thing. But, really! This elderly woman – blind, in a wheelchair, unable to do much of what we all take for granted – was focused on being a gift to the world, not on her own challenges. Wow! Such a great reminder for me when I have a "poor me" moment.

I hope this holiday season showers you with joy and inspiration. And that you do the same for others!

Thank you for your friendship, support, and inspiration for so many, many years. I appreciate you more than you'll ever know. Happy Holidays!

Gail Sharp is the owner of TallGrass Spa and Salon. Email her at sharpgail@aol.com .

December Seasonal Services
Each of our December seasonal services features natural aromas and ingredients designed for a perfect rejuvenation so you can glide into the holiday season with style.

Start with our TallGrass Holistic Facial, a stone crop cleanse, yam and pumpkin peel, gua sha massage, and rosehip hydration -- and always sunscreen! Then, our Sugar & Spice Massage is an aromatic massage-scrub combo featuring cranberry pomegranate scrub, cinnamon and clove full-body massage, and citrus-scented yuzu oil application. And, for your feet, we have a Spiced Indulgence Pedicure, featuring cinnamon and clove essential oils and a pumpkin latte hydration masque. Happy Holidays to you!

December products of the month are Eminence's Yuzu Solid Body Oil and Camellia Glow Solid Face Oil
So yummy of Eminence to infuse dry dull skin with creamy dreamy yuzu and camu camu. So luxurious of them to soften and hydrate with camellia oil, pink tourmaline gemstones, and marula oil. And, so special to offer these lovely body and face solid oils to you at a 20% discount in December!

Available for Adoption

Merida
Rottweiler /mixed, female, 1 yr 9 mos

Merida came to EAPL obviously having been mishandled. After a couple of months, with the help of an excellent trainer, and lots of love and patience, she impresses everyone with her progress. Merida is getting to know kids, she is gentle and respectful with small dogs, and she's ready for her forever home with someone committed to making the rest of her life happy and safe.

Available for adoption at Evergreen Animal Protective League
www . EAPL . com

Note: Your visit to TallGrass is a chance to unwind and disconnect. Keep in mind that cell service and WiFi are unreliable here. Also, GPS reception could become blocked and navigation can be lost.