County Fair

Thanks for coming back - 

even though I've been missing in action.

Words would have gotten in the way of all that's in my head and heart these days;

I clearly needed some days of running silent and deep.

But this weekend, 

I realized what I also needed was a mini road trip

and the chance to do some exploring.

Luckily for me,

I can drive 1 hour 

in any direction 

and be completely away from urban streets

in another world.

Seeing another way of living 

in a quiet, quaint town

at their small county Fair

 I WAS fantasizing about owning chickens -

until this guy gave me the stink eye!

Free kittens were heart tuggers 

but ultimately resistible.

The rain of the past few weeks was nowhere to be seen 

but left in its wake was oppressive heat and humidity 

that had all of us seeking relief 

wherever we could find it!

We arrived in time to see the cattle judging -

and that was enough.

We left for a more natural habitat

for us  - 

 shopping

 and imagining lives behind different doors.

 

I loved seeing creativity that demands to be expressed

 and there's nothing like poking around in antique stores 

to give my spirit a lift.

Even if the biggest splurge of the day was the $5.00 

I spent on felt and crocheted vegetables!

I mean, come on ...

the cauliflower alone is worth THAT!

Don't even ask what I'm going to do with them -

beyond displaying them on the dining room table for awhile - 

before giving them to the preschool at church 

for the kids to play with!

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A perfect day of not jumping through anyones hoops

but mine!

Thanks;

I needed that!