The State Fair
The State Fair It was mid September, nearing State Fair time. A warm fall afternoon. Terry and his mother were busy in the farmhouse kitchen canning fruits and vegetables for their annual entries in the Fair's contests. The sweet smell of the spices permeated the air while the hum of the ceiling fan added to the activities. Mom had won several Blue Ribbons over the years and she hoped to win another. Now, with Terry's assistance, it would be even better since she could have a wider...