Message from Gail Sharp

January 2024

On Christmas Eve, my miniature horse, Flicka, had emergency surgery to remove a basketball sized impaction in her colon due to colic. Obviously not the way I had hoped to celebrate the joys of the holidays, it was terrible for her, frightening for me and for all who love her (and that's a lot of folks!), and not so much fun for the surgical team that was called in to work at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

While these talented, dedicated veterinarians worked, I was reminded of the many other people who give their holidays, nights, birthdays, anniversaries to serve the rest of us by keeping hospitals running, streets and cities safe, planes flying, even movie theaters open to entertain us on Christmas day. How easy it is to take them for granted. And, not having had an "ideal" holiday personally, I was able to reflect and give prayers of support for those thousands of people like me who were not enjoying a holiday of delight. On Christmas Eve, my miniature horse, Flicka, had emergency surgery to remove a basketball sized impaction in her colon due to colic. Obviously not the way I had hoped to celebrate the joys of the holidays, it was terrible for her, frightening for me and for all who love her (and that's a lot of folks!), and not so much fun for the surgical team that was called in to work at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

While these talented, dedicated veterinarians worked, I was reminded of the many other people who give their holidays, nights, birthdays, anniversaries to serve the rest of us by keeping hospitals running, streets and cities safe, planes flying, even movie theaters open to entertain us on Christmas day. How easy it is to take them for granted. And, not having had an "ideal" holiday personally, I was able to reflect and give prayers of support for those thousands of people like me who were not enjoying a holiday of delight. Hopefully, the experience of tough times comes with the gift of compassion for others' struggling.

I am hoping that by the time you read this, Flicka will be home. For those of you who have experienced having a horse in the hospital, I'm sure you can relate. She's been getting round-the-clock care in an ICU for the past week and I'll be working and working for many, many years to pay my bill!! 😊

As 2023 ends, with its joys and heartaches, I thank the universe for my blessings and even for my challenges, as it's through them that I grow and learn. I hope you were gifted with a joyful, peaceful holiday season, and if not, that you can grieve, and then move on to a hopeful, healthy, peaceful 2024. Thank you for your friendship!

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

January-March Seasonal Services
Here they are! Amazing aromas, healing essential oils, and super-hydrating formulas. Just what you need in our dry Colorado winter.
Winter Solstice Massage and Wrap includes a chocolate truffle body wrap enhanced with peppermint and vanilla essential oils, followed by a full body massage, a facial/sinus massage, an application of yuzu body oil, and a guided breath meditation.
Arctic Berry Peptide Facial gives skin the ultimate hydration, resurfacing, and TLC with an aromatic berry peptide peel, snow mushroom masque, balancing kombucha leave-on masque, superfood vitamin rich moisturizer, and revitalizing stone crop hydrating mist.
Spiced and Everything Nice Pedicure warms your feet and your soul with a cinnamon and clove exfoliation, pumpkin latte masque, and bergamot-lavender body lotion. Of course, this spiced-up treatment includes all the maintenance your feet require and your choice of polish.

January products of the month
Five of our most luxurious moisturizers
Pamper your dry winter hands and feet with this trio from Aveda: intensely-rich Hand Relief, smoothing-moisture-charging Foot Relief, and texture-improving Renewal Serum. Then, maximize your moisture routine with Eminence's smoothing-cooling-soothing Shea Butter & Mint Moisture Balm. Sounds so luxurious, why choose? Try them all at 20% savings in January!

Available for Adoption

Shay
Yorkshire Terrier/Jack Russell Terrier, female, 3 yrs 10 mos

I am a parttime lap dog who loves to be outside when the weather is good. I enjoy patrolling the yard, chasing squirrels, and sunbathing, too, plus I am good with dogs of all sizes. I love my foster family but my favorites are my foster dad and his 7-yr-old nephew who comes to visit. I love this little boy so much that I just want to follow him all around.  

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.