"Sometimes you wanna go...Where everybody knows your name......."

I only have one day left in Rochester and I still have our whole upstairs to pack. So many things run through my mind today. I am trying to stay focused to think about my longterm goal. Short term goals are a little scary at the moment. On my way into work I heard this song that made things seem a lot clearer. I wish that I could play a soundclip on here so you could hear how pretty the song is, but instead, I have the words for you to view. It sums up my feelings at the moment, and some sort of justification for our leaving. I hope that Mattie one day will have the same sense of smalltown love that I felt growing up. If anyone gets the chance...try to go online and listen to the song.

Quiet Town

By: Josh Rouse
I know somewhere there is a party going down

Interesting people, conversation to be found

I've lived in cities where there is no solitude

Made some friends here that I hope I'll never lose

But for now I want to stay in this quiet town

The neighbors on my block they've got stories to tell

This is the grocery where once was a hotel

And Mr. Driscoll he just stands there with his smile

Inviting everyone he sees to come inside

This is the life, I want to live in a quiet town

Ooh sometimes I miss the show...I loved a long time ago
Ooh sometimes I miss the show...I loved a long time ago

Come Sunday morning there's a market on the square

Children are playing, bells are ringing in the air

Old men are drinking, it's a lazy afternoon

Content with thinking that there is nothing to do

So for now I'm going to stay in this quiet town

In this quiet town

In this quiet town