A pile of grocery items in a corner of the kitchen,
and a collection of camping gear
near the garage door--clues
of our family’s weekend plan. 
Lists on the refrigerator door, what to buy,
what to remember to bring along.   
Aromas of fried chicken, potato salad, and cake;
lunch for the first day, wrapped and put aside.    

Clothing selections laid out, to be packed in a suitcase.
Tent, sleeping bags,
camp stove, axe, fishing gear,
air mattresses,
towels, lawn chairs, stools, and lanterns
loa...


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