Not So Obvious

First things first – I am NOT going to be blogging today about the obvious topic. For one thing, I think it has been covered from every angle, some that shouldn’t be covered. For another thing, I have been called many names today, from a misguided false Christian to a sadistic hater who can take joy in someone's death. I’m done arguing about how I should feel compared to how you feel. You have your thoughts and feelings and I have mine. End of discussion.

That being said – the topic today is what a wonderful place my hometown is!

It’s easy, when you live in a town for most of your life, to stop seeing the little things that make it what it is. Sometimes you need the help of a good friend from out of town to remind you of how lucky you are. I had that opportunity this last week when the other half of my brain visited from Seattle. Boise may not have the benefits of the big city, but we have a lot of things that are worthwhile. This isn’t really a “travel” blog so I’m not going to go into detail. If you want to see what makes this city a great place to live you’ll just have to come here and see. I’ll gladly play tour guide again to places like:

The Old Idaho State Penitentiary - http://history.idaho.gov/oldpen.html

The Idaho Botanical Gardens - http://www.idahobotanicalgarden.org/

The Record Exchange - http://therecordexchange.com/location

Bronco Stadium - http://www.broncosports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9900&ATCLID=530470

Idaho Statehouse - http://www.capitolcommission.idaho.gov/

Snake River Birds of Prey - http://www.blm.gov/id/st/en/prog/blm_special_areas/birds_of_prey_nca.html

And many, many more.

On a more personal note I am amazed at the ability for people to be blind to what is directly in front of them(myself included). How many times have we driven past something little, but amazing, without seeing it because it has always been there? Would we notice if it was gone? If we don’t notice it does that mean it’s really not that important? I guess these are questions that everyone asks themselves but no one really has an answer to.  I’d be interested in hearing what others think of this and how people take steps to open their eyes to the beauty around them.