I walked out my front door and there was a small package on the doorstep! It was a surprise gift from my fiancé. I felt loved and energized. I texted my daughter to come over for a little surprise gift. She was elated as she saw it was her Christmas gift that had been on back order. She was expecting a gluten free muffin! Her smile and outward expression of joy washed over me and her sister observing. Most people enjoy surprises and gifts. I especially do as I explored

The Heart Shoppe. It was my favorite store in Old Town, a unique shopping area in New Mexico where I grew up. I collected any and all things heart shaped from my young days to adulthood. I was drawn to the heart shape everything and never got tired of it. I had heart shaped boxes, jewelry, paper, pillows, hearts on clothing, pencils and paper. It reminded me of love. Maybe it was symbolic of my life call to be sensitive to matters of the heart in my family, career and work