It's official . . .

Summer has given way to the beginning of Fall activities.

Students have returned to school. 

I remember going shopping for new clothes for that first day of school. When I was in school, we went back after Labor Day, and we really felt like summer was over and there were cooler, new beginnings ahead. Now, students go back to school at the end of August and it still feels like summer and cooler weather isn't in the air. 

There are changes happening all the time, all around us. Sometimes it's a good change, sometimes it's an unpleasant or very bad change (climate change). 

For the last four years, September has meant county fairs. 

My best friend and I have entered our photographs in the Southern Maryland county fairs. The first year we did it, we only entered our local fair. We had so much fun, we have added one or two more fairs to our schedule each year. This year will be entering four of them!!! I think the only thing left for us to conquer is the State Fair.

My two day project of wiring picture frames.

We take pictures all year, going on day trips to find new and different things to photograph. Those day trips have been so much fun, and have left me with great memories that can be rekindled each time we collect and share our pictures.

For now, all my selections are ready for all the fairs.

In a year of major change and emotional upheaval, I still have my best friend and our tradition of picture taking, fair preparation, and joys of sharing a special time. Thank you, my dear friend!!!!

My website with 98% of my pictures - - including Fair pictures.