10 great Republican and Democratic communitiesRepublican: Idaho Falls, Idaho
This college town located along the Snake River is overlooked by the Teton mountain range and only a two-hour drive from Yellowstone National Park. A reasonable cost of living, property-tax reductions for retirees and tax-free Social Security benefits in Idaho make this waterfall-laden town affordable, even on a fixed income.
My sister e-mailed this to me, it is from U.S. News about the 10 great Republican and democratic communities...I wonder what we are! :)
When I saw this picture it made me remember why I love Idaho and yes, even the winters. I remember playing outside as if it wasn't cold at all. I remember gathering in the gym at school and learning Christmas songs and making all kinds of Christmas and winter art projects. It was the best time of the year. And now I get grumpy trying to drive in it and paying outrageous utility bills (even though I freeze my poor family out-I am the heat patrol) and having to dress Nathan in layers and layers and layers...
So...I have made a vow with myself to enjoy everything about this weather. I will be thankful that I have a utility bill because it means that I have heat and modern conveniences. I will bundle up with Nathan and play out in the yard until we have (well, I will spare you the nice things that happen in the cold). I will not yell when I am in the car with my wheels spinning. I will focus more on the meaning of Christmas than the gifts. I will try to make this a winter like I used to enjoy, so that Nathan can enjoy an old fashioned Christmas season.
I am excited now, I hope everyone else gets in the Christmas spirit!!!
3 comments:
You don't waste time! Geez I just sent that to you. Anyway, FYI that picture was taken in July 2008! HA-HA
Thanks for the winter reminders- you're as bad as the grocery stores, it's not even Halloween yet!!!
Just kidding, I too, want to focus on more of the simple pleasures this winter too. We'll set a date or two for sledding @ Community Park w/hot choc afterwards!
I want a pic of you doing your OWN snow angel :)
Just looking at that picture makes me cold! I am not ready for the bitter wind and cold that comes along with Idaho winters, BUT, I'll probably like it this year! :) Just to cool off a bit and not feel like I'm constantly 90 degrees would be nice.
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