Life in the Desert

Though we live in close proximity of the town of Caldwell, Idaho, we are constantly reminded that we live in the desert. We've been on these endless roads before as we travel Idaho and surrounding states. And, we've seen horses by the thousands. Even in town horses can be seen in a corner lot, or grazing in huge pastures. And there are beautiful farms throughout our immediate area and 1000s upon 1000s of acres readied for planting.We just love it here 'out west' and know there is so much more for us to see and experience, from mountains to awesome sunsets. Helen is making an album on Idaho pics we will post later.
We'll be here in Idaho until January 1, 2010, then will head south to Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, and the likely head east for Mississipp and Georgia to see family and friends.

Why?

Why is there no tort reform in the new (today's) Senate health bill? Because the lawyers are in the pockets of the Dems. Why is there no cross state lines competition for health insurance in the new (today's) Senate health bill? Because the insurance companies are in the pockets of the Dems. Why no outrage?

Excellent Sermon & Worship Experience Today

Worship at Covenant Presbyterian today was a very meaningfuyl experience. Helen and I attended the 10:45 service with a large crowd of worshipers. Phil Moran's sermon, entitled 'Jonah's Anger Problem', was right on re background, story telling and application. His most memorable lines, for me: "Jonah had hated (the Assyrians) so long he couldn't let the anger go. He didn't know how to live without his long held anger." For many of us, I included, long-held anger is a debilitating emotion. Phil reminded us that the cure for inappropriate anger is 'to give thanks'.

On being thankful: I am thankful tonight for Christ's love and mercy, for my wife who is God's gift to me, for my children and grandchildren, for my extended family, especially siblings, for my parents, for dear friends scattered east and west, for my upbringing in a Christian home, for teachers and mentors, for my health and for adequate resources to enjoy our retirement and our travels, and for much more.

Boise State Football Game

Last night we attended our first Boise State Broncos football game ... in an often freezing rain! The stadium was electric in spite of the weather. The No. 5 Broncos beat California at Davis.