I "heart" Monticello

I love Monticello Utah. Most people don't even know where it is (my answer: about 45 minuites south of Moab...and no it is NOT warmer there). But I have loved it for as long as I can remember. Being here this weekend has, like always, brought me relaxation and peace that I just can't seem to find at home. And I can't seem to stop making a mental list (I do love a good list!) of the things I "heart" about Monticello.

I love that the air smells fresh and clean...except when it smells like wood burning stove (which is a smell I love even more).

I love that I can see so many stars here...I had sort of forgetten how many stars there are since I never see them.

I love the sound of the wind chimes...which is fairly constant since the wind is ALWAYS blowing in Monticello.

I also love the sound of the wind blowing through the trees.

I love that you can literally go to the store, buy something, and get home within 10 minutes.

I love the 1 stop light sitting right in the middle of town...and I love that I'm not sure it is necessary.

I love that I can really think here...things seem to slow down for me here and make it possible to really work things out in the crazy jumble of my mind.

I love that people wave and say hi...even though they don't know me, they are sure they know someone I'm related to, so that is good enough.

I love the mountains behind grandma's house.

I love the way you can see for miles and miles because there is only open space.

I love my family here.

Now if they could get a Super-Target here...I might think about moving here.