Taking Things for Granted

I looked up the expression to take things for granted. "There are things we consider to be true, to exist, to be present.  We take them for granted. By doing so we underestimate its value and don't give recognition or thanks".   Then there's surmise - to suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it. What about assumptions? This is a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof. And presumption?  This is an idea that is taken to be true, and often used as the basis for other ideas, although it is not known for certain. It can also indicate behaviour perceived as arrogant, disrespectful, and transgressing the limits of what is permitted or appropriate. Comparing presumption and assumption I found this: A presumption is something you think is true before you know any facts about the matter. An assumption is something you think is true when you miss information, but you think you have it. The difference can be subtle. When you have certain set ideas about some things, they are also presumptions. Women can not drive cars is a presumption. Based on the presumption, I can assume that you can not drive, because you are a woman. Isn't that so interesting in its subtlety. We might even move on to inferences.  However, I say lets stop - this involves too much logic and philosophy.  So to conclude here are a few assumption jokes: Q. Is there a Fourth of July in England? A. Yes, it comes after the third of July! Q. How many birthdays does the average man have? A. Just one! Q. Some months have 31 days; how many have 28? A. All of them! Here's a picture of our front garden taken last week.