There is this carnival in town near my townhouse this weekend. After sunset, I took my camera and walked over there to check it out. I was going to take some pictures but I couldn't find my tripod... yeah an excuse, really... I was too conscientious. Just too many people there. I feel embarrassed to take any pictures.
As I walked amongst the rides, game booths, and food stands, I wonder what people are attracted to in small carnivals like this one. I understand kids are excited just about every ride and game... but what about adults other than kids' parents? I do admire this simple way of life. We can and should find contentment in small things, even in a small carnival in a small town. There are many great and grand things in this world. But everything has its place, I believe.
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In America back in the early days (50's, 60's, and 70's, etc) there weren't that many large amusement theme parks like we have today so these small, independently-owned "family" festivals were the kids' dreams back then. I would say we, as parents now, would like our kids to experience what we experienced as kids, and help them understand some history of it.
I just thought that we should be content with simple things. Grander stuff is cool but at the same time we should feel satisfied even with a small carnival.
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