Message from Gail Sharp

June 2024

A dear old friend and a crazy new one. Meet Okie Doke, my new 6-month-old half Jersey, half Angus calf – soon to be a full size cow.

You might remember last spring when I wrote about wanting a new farm animal to join my little menagerie at Lucky Penny. The universe said "Nope" and so I released the expectation of getting a cow and moved on instead with a friend's beautiful horse that came to live at the ranch.

Fast forward a year and without any planning on my part, a series of events (some very weird and never imagined) conspired to bring Okie here. One of those events was the very sad passing of Duke, my huge, strong, beautiful horse who had been part of my family for nearly 20 years. He gave me and my friends hundreds of spectacular adventures, like parading in the Evergreen Rodeo and swimming days at a local pond. It was heartbreaking to lose him and yet he was 29 and had lived a fantastic life.

Duke's stall sat empty until a situation came up when a friend took in and bottle fed a 3-week-old calf (his mother died). He was in dire need of a home or else he'd go to a feed lot! I gave him serious consideration and then thought: Okay, God, I guess you are telling me NOW is the time. So, in honor of Duke, whose registered fox trotter name was Okie Coco Louie, I have a new family member named Okie!

The lesson in all of this has been to release exact expectations. Often, our dreams do come true but a bit differently than we planned. And while I can still try to control happenings around me, I'm getting much better at going with the bigger picture, most of which I can't see because my vision for the future is so tiny.

So, RIP magnificent Duke and welcome adorable, super sweet little Okie!

Sending hopes that you can adjust the exact specifics of your dreams. Who knows how the universe may be conspiring for you right now!

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

Spring Seasonal Services
Our limited-edition, specially designed services for Springtime wrap up at the end of June, giving us just enough time to wrap you up in toxin-releasing, super hydrating, and re-balancing treatments.

Spring Equinox Body Treatment firms, tightens, and renews skin with a detoxifying herbal mud masque and age-corrective Eminence Monoi Cream, enhanced with specialized massage techniques. Increased circulation, opened-up lymphatic system, and flushed toxins provide better digestion, improved circulation, and reduced cellulite.  

Black Seed Balancing Facial is all about the gentle yet powerful new line from Eminence, with a Stone Crop Gel cleanse, a deep cleansing Charcoal and Black Seed desincrustation, and two customized masques of your choice, plus a relaxing hand and arm massage.

Berry Fresh Mani/Pedi begins with an Eminence Cranberry Pomegranate Sugar Scrub exfoliation followed by a Mangosteen Wrap to promote elasticity and refine pores, and tops off with an application of Strawberry Rhubarb Hyaluronic Body Lotion, nail maintenance, and your choice of polish.

Berry-luscious, herb-infused. Try one or all three!

June Products of the Month are Eminence Facial Serums!

Featured are Rosehip Triple C+E for intense hydration and protection, Marine Flower Peptide to diminish fine lies and wrinkles, Kombucha Microbiome Luminosity to give you a vibrant glow, and Citrus & Kale Potent C+E with anti-oxidants to brighten skin.

Ask your TallGrass esthetician which serum is best for you and then enjoy a 20% savings in June.

Available for Adoption

Coco
Labrador Retriever / mixed, 5 mos, male

Precious and handsome Coco Puppy was born on Dec 12, the only chocolate Lab in his litter. Coco is your normal puppy smart, easy to train, and learning the world through his mouth. LOL! Everything tastes so good! His foster family has been working on leash skills and the sit command. Now Coco is ready for a forever home where he can practice his new skills and continue to learn.

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.