Idaho Sunsets

 

I know a blog is for writing, but I wanted to share my beautiful Idaho skies and too many words will only serve as a detraction. Enjoy!

 

 

These are only a few of the colorful sunsets we are blessed with in Southwest Idaho.  I hope you enjoyed the view!

The Word is GRATEFUL!

This one really gets to me.  It bothers me as much as the “then” and “than” mistakes folks make.  At least they are both words.  Greatful is not a word.  The word is GRATeful as in, “I have GRATitude!”  It is great to show appreciation.  One can even show great amounts of gratitude being “ever so grateful,” but one cannot be grately greatful.

It’s easy to remember.  Just think of the root word – GRATITUDE!

Tender Mercies

I've been attempting to find the blessings in everyday inconveniences.  I am not known for my patience.  I often see things as a nuisance, rather than noticing the blessing hidden inside.  Let's see how I am doing ...

Ice sculpture courtesy of cold weather and my pond.

• My pipes froze when the garage door was left open recently.  I didn't have to attend a 7:00 am meeting because I was thawing my pipes.  Water I had stored for emergency purposes was available for drinking and tooth brushing.  
• The same cold temperatures that froze my pipes created a beautiful ice sculpture in my pond.
• My furnace has been making funny sounds.  I was able to get it repaired before it quit and left us without heat.
•  The opportunity to attend the funeral services of an aged aunt brought me ever closer to my extended family.
• My finicky computer has taught me to save online posts in a word file - just in case!

These are just a few.  Like I said, I am working on it!