Message from Gail Sharp

July 2025

I rarely, if ever, procrastinate.

Getting things done immediately is super satisfying to me and takes the stress away. Which means I can quickly accomplish a lot. That's great news in many cases, but there are huge drawbacks to this way of living. Time and time again, I relearn the concept of slowing down, thinking first, being deliberate.

Take last week. In my morning meditation on Friday, I felt the nudge to get out of my comfort zone and the wonderful rut that I love so much. One way was to push myself to take my trail rides out of my neighborhood and get back to trailering my horse to local parks. I asked a friend to join me. That very day, I had our horses loaded into my trailer – with significant pressure ☹ – and took them for a brief drive. Then on Monday, just two days after a half-hour of practice loading and many years of never putting my horse in a stressful-scary trailer, we made plans to go.

Fortunately, God/the universe stepped in with a couple of significant issues – truck breaking down, Jeffco Open Space parking lot closed for the week. Thankful for the "Wait, Gail!" message, I did pause and think we might be moving too quickly. My immediate habit was not a good idea at all. So, we scuttled the plan and are now going back to working very slowly with our horses to re-acclimate them to getting in the trailer and for my friend and me to retrain ourselves in safe horse trailer driving.

I hope I'm not alone in the continuing process of relearning the same lessons over and over. Rushing pell-mell is never smart. Slow down. Consider options. Be patient. Approach carefully. So, at some point this summer, I hope to achieve my goal of riding in a park. Until then, we will slowly and smartly put in the work we need to do.

Enjoy these incredibly beautiful, special days of summer. I hope you speedsters can slow down a bit and accomplish what you'd like to achieve with patience. Slow and sweet!

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

Summer Seasonal Services
Immerse yourself in summertime self-care with these fruit-a-lucious treats

Very Berry Antioxidant Facial. Just in time for summer, our Very Berry Antioxidant Facial is a real treat! Enzyme exfoliants break down and remove dead skin to leave you feeling refreshed and renewed. A blend of antioxidant-rich plants prevents the visible signs of aging, while essential vitamins, minerals and Omega 3 fatty acids replenish skin's moisture and restore the appearance of elasticity. A cool stone massage with our kombucha and strawberry rhubarb hydrating masques restores essential hydration.

A Slice of Summer Mani and Pedi. Immerse yourself in the aromas of summer with this perfect mani/pedi duo. Featuring our Eminence Organics products, you'll love the coconut sugar scrub, yuzu solid body oil foot and leg/hand and arm massage, lime stimulating mask, and strawberry rhubarb lotion application, too. You'll be smooth, hydrated, and ready for summer fun. Plus, together they smell like pink lemonade! Includes Dazzle Dry Polish.

Summer Solstice Massage. This treatment begins with a 30-minute, full-body salt scrub and is followed by an 80-minute full-body massage. Using Apricot oil to nourish and soothe summer skin, and Strawberry Rhubarb lotion to hydrate and soften, this treatment is sure to give your body just what it needs this summer. The service is complete with the burning of sage and the gentle ring of our singing bowls to bring harmony, release stagnant energy, and soothe your mind and spirit.

July Products of the Month
Eminence Organics Body Oils
Soften, Seduce, and Soothe with these Eminence favorites – stone crop lightweight and lightly scented body oil, apricot ultra-hydrating body oil, and yuzu creamy rich solid body oil – featured at 20% savings in July.

Available for Adoption

Joey
Terrier / mixed, male, 7yrs

Joey has a chill demeanor and his favorite activities are as follows: lying next to you on the sofa and being cuddled or brushed, lying in his bed dreaming of chasing squirrels, playing fetch in the yard, and going on walks. If you are seeking a calm companion who is up for anything, give Joey a chance and he will give you his love and his heart forever.  

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.