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There are two places in the world I love....two places that take my breath away when the sun fades into its evening sleep and the colors of periwinkle, lavender and copper invade my senses.

To stand, side by side, with someone you love and observe the earth in her timeless and glorious rotation is perhaps the closest I will ever be to finding faith outside of religion.

Montana and Baja....the sunsets....

.....they hold the same beauty....

.....tell the same story......

.....complete in the stillness of the wind.....

....each with a scent of its own demise....

THE BAJA BLONDES...A Lifestyle Reality Show

BAJA ANIMAL SANCTUARY PUPPIES

We are so anxious to go to a loving home. Is there room in your life for one of us?

Puppies In Peril

Can you even imagine what life is like on the streets of Mexico for a lost unwanted puppy? Believe it or not, some do survive and continue the crisis of unaltered dogs who breed every cycle creating packs of wild starving dogs whose lives usually come to an end on the side of the road. I have seen them. They roam the street begging for food, scraps of anything. The puppies follow the older dogs, cowering, dodging the cars, sleeping in the dirt. Most the dogs are eaten alive by mange, weakened by broken bones and covered with fleas. Some limp so badly they have to drag dead limbs from trash can to trash can in search of scraps. The wounds don't heal...especially the ones we can't see. And yet, I have approached some of these dogs in Rosarito and reached out a hand to them. Not once has any stray dog been aggressive toward me...a complete stranger. Their eyes look into mine, begging for help, wondering if I might be the one to rescue them. Their tails start to wag slowly. As they approach, they seem to drop their heads in humiliation, as if embarrassed by their broken and brutal life. They are sweet, helpless and homeless.

But there is hope. The Baja Animal Sanctuary located in Rosarito saved and place more that 720 dogs and 61 cats last year. Founded by Sunny Benedict with only $180, she has created a safe haven with a "no-kill" policy just 22 miles south of the border. She brings the healthy dogs and cats to San Diego each weekend to various locations for adoption. If they are too sick, she treats them at the BAS until they are well enough to be adopted. Please help. Please go to www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org They need everything....but mostly, they need you. A rescued dog can be the most loving and loyal companion in the world. (Cats I wouldn't know about, but surely they feel the same....but you know how cats are!)

FOR EASTER SERVE A PINK MARGARITA

Yes, we all love pink! Pink is everywhere you look these days. Pink kitchen gadgets, pink bowls, pink luggage, pink phones, cameras, condoms, computers. You get it. Pink is definitely in and definitely sexy! And we've all had a sip or two of pink champagne, but have you tasted PINK TEQUILA??? Well, listen up people.....this blushing cactus juice is to die for.

AsomBrosa 100% de Agave La Rosa Reposado is not only delicious and smooth as a pink velvet ribbon, but it comes in a very...humm..how shall I say it....passionate bottle. (The bottle is actually fashioned after an 18th century crystal Milleflore decanter called "Thousand Flowers.") And, where does it get its beautiful rose color? AsomBrosa is aged in French Bordeaux wine barrels to acquire its romantic glow and unique smokey flavor. This luscious liquid won the Gold Medal at the SF World Spirits Competition in 2008. The purist in me suggests this as an elegant sipping tequila to be shared during rustic romantic romps and pale pink sunsets, but for Easter, I decided to make this Pink Margarita just in case the Easter Bunny hopped by for a breather. Hiding all those silly eggs can run a rabbit ragged.

2 1/2 parts AsomBrosa La Rosa tequila
1 part Triple Sec
Juice of two fresh limes
Splash of Damiana (look it up...it's considered an aphrodisiac)
Crushed ice
1 tsp. of Rose's Grenadine (this is what really brings out the blush)


Pour all ingredients into martini shaker, serve with lime slice in chilled martini glass.