Life in the Big Potato

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I'm taking a break from sermon writing to bring you this very important information about the culture in North Idaho. Enjoy. 10. You have to wear a jacket when you mow your yard. I grew up in Mississippi where the grass stops growing and turns brown before the leaves fall off the trees. Here in Idaho the grass only seems to slow down and won't really stop growing until we've had a good freeze. In fact, I have even mowed while ice was pelting me in the face. Proof of the fallen state of Creation. 9. The Cars sound like bees. Two words-- Studded Tires. This time of year all those super-prepared non-procrastinator types get their studded snow tires put on. On the dry pavement it makes this annoying buzzing sound that makes me think of the dentist's office. This also results in all of our roads needing to be resurfaced every two years or so. The plus side is, once you get into the right ruts your car will steer itself. 8. Steam is shooting out of the ground. In ...