There's something missing from The Fair this year. Criticism is largely absent, and it's wonderful!
My childhood Fair experiences were filled with "not enough." The animals weren't clean enough. I didn't stay in the cow barn long enough.
This generation of Fair officials and parents seems stretched for time but generous with smiles and encouragement.
I wonder if we haven't sacrificed in the quality of our exhibits some. The wire for banners hasn't yet been strung and it's already Day 4. There's mud on the barn floor. The basket raffle was canceled.
It is, I'll admit, painful to lower my standards
But if the tradeoff is less stress and more joy, I'm in. People seem to be socializing more. The children are caring and cooperative toward one another.
It's a softer place to land. A more casual Fair.
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