random things 2

As some of you (Victoria) may know, I LOVE Old Navy. 

Especially when they have amazing sales.

For example - I picked up 2 pairs of shorts today because I saw they were only $4.99 each!

And then I got to the register and my TOTAL was $4.22.

Too bad I'll have to wait through 7 months of snow & freezing before I can wear them.

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In other news - I am practically jumping out of my skin in anticipation of this upcoming weekend; in fact, just earlier today I sang a little jingle of excitement, which caused Doug to look at me in bewilderment and ask, "Did you just sing 'Western New York, here we come'?"

I have a half day of school on Friday.

Victoria & I have a craft sale for Good Apple on Saturday - hope to see a lot of people there!

Cider n' Donut is Saturday night.

Sunday is family time and watching the Bills!

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Here's a poem I wrote about my desire to be back in WNY, while trying to be content with where we are right now.

I'm dreaming once more in a golden haze

Of wandering through orchards and fields of maize.

As I drive past rows of houses on end,

I envision each a tree - weighted branches bed

With the pregnant strain of crisp, ripe fruit,

And the farmhands ransack as if gathering loot.

While I idle in a sea of metal and wheels,

My mind drifts eastward to Mom's homecooked meals.

A country girl in suburban sprawl

Longing to pacify her heart's deep call.

For with my love I live, and with my love I roam,

But still my heart daily cries for home. 

Someday, someday - hope's fondest sigh

In which promise and faith mingle, mount and fly.