Of Ferris wheels and sunshine
As a kid, I loved going to the fair. My favorite ride was Crack-the-whip, which was pretty tame by today’s standards. Of course, I went on to the “harder stuff,” but these days I’m happy to be a spectator, and the ferris wheel, or maybe the Tilt-a-Whirl is enough excitement for me. And now, going through the animal barns and arts and crafts exhibits is something I enjoy even more.
The very aura of the fair evokes nostalgia and excitement: Walking on to a midway and smelling the popcorn, the multiple fried delicacies, even the garbage. The sounds of the machinery and the people calling us in to spend our last dollar on a game. The kids running to us to tell us of the latest ‘awesome’ ride they were brave enough to try!
Yup, I still love going to the fair.