Livin' The Dream

There was a time when my wife and I would talk about our retirement plans.

Those discussions always included these elements. Living in Fairfield. Buying a house close to downtown. Walking to church.

And the most significant dream was: being able to spend the afternoon in downtown during the annual homecoming parade. We also loved the mere idea of being at the Train Yard to watch a good high school football game. We thought we would proudly someday put a flag in front of the house to show our loyalty to the Mighty Mules.

Interestingly, all those dreams will come to pass this week. It makes me happy. 

It inspires. 

I have to tell you, the single act of Kristi Hornung, giving the portrait of the Mules taking the field produced by Spencer Meagher from the Paint Out to Coach Justin Townsend, was simply a great way to start the week.

But for a moment, consider what lies before us. On Friday afternoon a large parade will circle through downtown with bands and sirens and excitement…and entire trailers of seasoned citizens who are graduates of FCHS  proudly showing off their community and school pride. The streets will be lined with folks in red and black…..the store front windows will be adorned with messages of support.

And then, on Friday night, for the second season in a row, we will be treated to an undefeated Fairfield team in a homecoming game. Look out Eldorado. This Mule team is special.

It’s what we wanted….what we dreamed before moving back to Wayne County.

And now, like a dream, it’s come to pass.