Common Ground...

We've gone to the Common Ground Fair for many years. This year we took today (a weekday) off to see if it would be a little less crowded and hectic than it is on Saturday and Sunday. It wasn't, but really, we didn't care.

Put on by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, the fair is huge. Locals gently refer to it as the "Granola Fair." The food served is healthy, or, at least, healthier than your average fair food. The fried dough is whole wheat and served with real maple syrup. The kabobs are from grass fed lamb. You get the idea. There are no diet sodas or plastic straws or cutlery. Recycling is a big deal. There is no midway, no neon lit rides.

But there is a hill with cardboard boxes, very popular with the kids, if you judge by the happy shouts and laughter. 

Everywhere one looks, it's a feast for the eyes.

Finally...I found ENOUGH garlic. 

Rachel and Evans joined us.

I love spending time with them. And being with Chris is pretty much my favorite thing of all.

I love seeing the livestock. 

And the beautiful arts and crafts. 

And bread.

The fair is a treat, from start to finish. We can hardly wait for next year.