The great thing about living in West Texas is the sky. It goes on forever and we have spectacular sunrises and sunsets. The land is flat, flat, flat, and you can see for miles. Sometimes it feels as if you might float right off the earth because there’s no anchor. When you’re driving things can be a bit boring, but suddenly, the road drops off into a beautiful canyon filled with reds and browns, golds and yellows, and subtle shades of green. You don’t see them coming, they’re just there unexpectedly and they take your breath away. Life is a lot like that. You go about your business everyday and think how boring things are then suddenly something happens. Maybe you fall in love or perhaps you reconnect with an old friend. Your kids or grandkids do something silly and you dissolve into gales of laughter. You might receive a compliment or gift that lifts your spirits. Whatever it is, it’s always something unexpected that catches you off guard and fills your life with color and delight. Sometimes it’s something huge like the West Texas sky and sometimes it’s just a small unassuming thing, but it suddenly takes your breath away in its unexpectedness. They are there all around us, these unexpected moments, all the time if we just pay attention. These are the moments that make life so wonderful and beautiful. They create a rich and beautiful landscape just waiting for us to notice. It’s important to recognize and appreciate the beauty they bring and to celebrate each and every one.