A meaningful gift

Day 27


I am so grateful for the wonderful people that I work with in my salon.  They are very caring, talented hairstylists.  They make everyday a joy.  I think that is one reason I love doing what I do.

This lovely, sterling silver necklace was given to me for Christmas by all of them.  It is a replica of the Old Man of the Mountain, in Franconia, NH.  It has special meaning to me, for one reason because I went to Franconia the day after the Old Man fell. I was so inspired by the feelings of the people that were there that day, who were so devastated by the loss of New Hampshire's icon. When I went home I created a painting of  "The Spirit of the Old Man of the Mountain", which was his image in a cloud above the perch from which he fell.
I drive up there as often as I can to enjoy the beauty of the mountains that surround that whole area.
I will always treasure this lovely gift.