Word of the Day

Word of the Day 
January 4, 2013

VIEW:  The ability to see something or to be seen from a 

particular place.

A small four-letter word but full of meaning depending upon 

how it is used.  As I’ve pondered this word, I’ve thought about 

how I view myself, how others may view me; how do I view

 my present circumstances; what is my point of view on 

 various topics—my way of thinking.

After thinking about the word “view” for a time, I decided to 

look at it from a different aspect and thought about the view 

from my bedroom window where I was sitting.  That led me 

to thoughts of the view from my west-facing bedroom 

window in the home I grew up in.  My bedroom was located 

over the garage and afforded me a grand view of my 

neighbors, the comings and goings on the street in front of 

our house, the pasture where we kids played baseball and a 

 good portion on Midway.

But the view I loved most was of the mountains to the west. 

 I could look southward and see majestic Mt. Timpanogos in 

all her beauty and marvel as I picked out parts of the legend 

that surrounded this mountain.  Moving north I could view 

Deer Creek and during hunting season watch the lights of the 

hunters as they came down off the mountain.  Devils Hole, 

Snake Creek Canyon and if I stretched my neck, Pine Creek 

Canyon were further north.  This view of the mountains 

always gave me a feeling of peace and security as I gazed 

upon them.  I have many cherished memories of times spent 

in these mountains with my family and especially my father

 who loved nothing more than spending time in the canyons. 

Every season provided beautiful views from the winter snows 

frosting the mountains to the arrival of spring and summer’s 

greenery and autumn’s carpet of reds, oranges, gold’s and 

greens.  I could view the beautiful sunsets as the sun slipped 

behind the mountains and evening shadows crept across the 

valley and up the mountains.

My view of Midway surrounded by these majestic mountains 

was unparalled.  I treasure and hold dear these memorable 

views found now in my memories of growing up in Midway.

Midway in dressed in Winter with Timpanogos in background 

Summer in Midway.  Taken from atop Memorial Hill

What is your "view" of the Word of the Day?