The State Fairgrounds after the fair reminds me of the 26th of December: Nothing remains but some paper and a few left over decorations. Once again, the Mississippi State Fair has come and gone. Another year has nearly passed. It seems like the fairs are getting closer and closer to together.
Maybe it is just the illusion of time speeding up as I get older.
Once again, I judged the Pretty Cow Contest. We lost a judge this year. Meteorologist Tony Mastro is no longer with WJTV and I missed his cow-judging experience. Actually, I just missed Tony. The Cow Contest is like a family reunion. I look forward to seeing old friends. Funny how specific events get to be like that. I’ve judge cows for over a decade now.
It never gets old.
But the bearded lady, rat boy, angry drawf and donut burger stand have gone on to where ever they go next. The paper will be picked up and the last of the decorations will be put away. Halloween is next on the calendar and then in will be CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS! with one day to celebrate Thanksgiving thrown in for good measure.
2013 is nearly in the can. Time needs to slow the heck down.