Corn Festival Frolics

Once again, a delay between entries. I suppose this is somewhat due to my recent venture to Sullivan for the "world famous" Corn Festival (note photos in "gadget").

I always enjoy the local "flavor" of Midwest, small-town "get-togethers." There were several last weekend, all within a 30-mile radius. Going home to the festival one grew up with is the best - even if you don't recognize all the people. Of course, they might not be people that I ever knew so that is one reason for the lack of recognition.

The festivities began at dinner with high school classmates. Naturally, I was late - but only by about 3 minutes. I had to circle the parking lot and then parked behind the neighboring business - next to one of my classmates. What a treat - he said I had barely changed since high school - same size and same hair color (from a guy who has "filled out" and whose hair is now more white than grey).

Later time on the Square listening to a live band. Music was blues-y.

Saturday began with a 5K race (not my best distance) and a time of 28:32 (which was very good for me). Later it was time for the annual parade, followed by the primary reason for my attendance (as well as for running the race): FUNNEL CAKE! Then nap time, drinks in the gazebo with mom, dinner out, more music on the Square, and the grand finale - campfire at Jean's. Quite the festivities this year.

So that was the weekend highlights. How about this - a "real world" blog rather than the normal philosophical rant. Don't get used to this, however. I am merely priming the pump for a series on politics (I know I promised, but that was 6 months ago), life experiences, and observations of the mundane.

"Human beings are the only creatures that allow their children to come back home." - Bill Cosby