Ladyhawk, way to become part of the gang by firing up the Morning Coffee. Ground some French Roast together with a little Orange Seville, plus a dash of cinnamon. Mmmmm ... c'mon over!
LOVED your poem. I just dismantled my tree, and had to toss it out (a $10 Wal Mart fiber-optic job I got 3 years ago). Better than needles!!
I, too, envy your weekend trip. Have a great time.
We're just finally getting blue skies back after what seems like YEARS of inversion/pollution/fog/smog. A FaceBook friend described the air as "crunchy." 'Nuf said.
wickedxgrl, I think I'm going to completely bypass Texas this summer on my way to Louisiana. Just for giggles. I'll avoid the West Texas wind, and just cruise through the gentle breezes of Kansas and Nebraska.

Besides, that'll add some states to my Visited States map.