The Smiling "G"

Anyone remember the Smiling G? My mom used to take us kids to the Smiling G (or Goodwill) on occassion), and my wife has adopted the same passion for getting slightly used clothing and things at bargain prices.

Yesterday, I came home and she ran up to me with a huge plastic bag. I didn't realize they made plastic bags that you could take home a pool table in. Anyway, she says, " Look what I got for only $30!" And, she starts taking out clothes...pants, shorts, etc...

I looked at her proudly holding a very unique pair of black and white checkered dress shorts with that goofy smile on her face, and I couldn't help myself. I said, "You know the great thing about shopping at the Goodwill in a small community like Three Rivers?" She squints and the smile begins to fade. "It's only a matter of time before you meet the previous owner."

So... she refused to show me the rest of the contents of the bag. Hmmm.

I should note that my mother once had a dream where she bought used popcorn from the Smiling G. It was the unpopped corn that always sits on the bottom of the bowl.

The photo is out our living room window at night. There is a tree in front that is blooming.