Craft Fair Season

Craft fairs in small towns are a little more interesting than those in big cities. It seems as though people in small towns have the time to dig out gourd innards and make bowls; or melt wine glasses in a kiln to create cheese plates; or concoct their own fresh salsas, jams, vinegars...you name it. Mom and I go to craft shows in Denver every year, and of course this year is different with me being here and Mom being in Denver. Yesterday, I attended two interesting events. The first was the Montrose craft show that was pretty big and full of lots of different vendors. I found a few things here and there to enjoy.

The second interesting event was in a little place called "Pea Green." In the 1800's a little schoolhouse, store and community center was built west of Olathe and the area got its name "Pea Green" because someone painted the buildings that color. The event was an antique show and it was super quaint and country-ish. The drive to "Pea Green" as well was really beautiful. The fall colors are really hanging around out here this season. I stopped at a local farm that sells cheese and milk from its cows. It is a small farm and I am not sure how many cows on the farm. There is one picture of their heads peeping out of a stall while they nibble on grass along a country road.

 I ended my outing with a stop at a local art gallery. I made my first friend here in Montrose...her name is Robin and she works part time at this art gallery. I went in there one day and she was really nice to me. Then I saw her at City Market a few weeks later and she gave me her card. I finally called her Friday night and we had a nice long chat. Her birthday is Monday so yesterday when I saw her we decided to have a birthday dinner together. As my friend Kate put it..."Even though it took a while to find a friend, sounds like you went for quality." I think so...Robin is a thoughtful and artistic spirit. I think we will have some fun together!