The Fair

Anticipation permeates the air as young and old alike impatiently wait in line for tickets to the annual state fair. The dark night explodes with vibrant blues, greens, reds, and yellows that pitch and dive in well choreographed patterns. Tantalizing aromas and resounding laughter seduce outsiders to enter, making the fair the place to be on a brisk October evening.

The towering Ferris wheel looms over the park acting as grandmaster of ceremonies, while smaller attractions intermittently flash and emit kaleidoscopic lights competing for attention. They illuminate tall pink promenades of cotton candy...