Write Lightning is a blog from writer Deb Thompson.
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(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
Wed, Jul 18 2007
Volunteering at the Fair
Check out the promotional poster for the 2007 Santa Cruz County Fair, scheduled to be held September 11-16. The theme this year is "Barn in the USA".
My spouse and I spent some time last night helping sketch, paint and cut out giant cardboard characters for display. I've worked behind the scenes on many events, but this will be the first time I've gotten involved in preparations for a county fair. The folks on our committee all seem easy to work with and able to have a lot of fun while getting the job done. I know it will get busy and the pace will pick up tremendously (read: frantic scrambling will ensue) as we near the opening, but I'm really looking forward to this experience. As a writer, my creative juices are often called forth in a rather solitary atmosphere. Working with a creative team on very physical projects is a great way to expand my life experience and keep me from becoming a little too solitary. And besides, I'm always promoting festivals, fairs and other events. Now I'll get to work the other side of the net for a change.
posted at: 07:23 | category: /Writing Life | link to this entry
Check out the promotional poster for the 2007 Santa Cruz County Fair, scheduled to be held September 11-16. The theme this year is "Barn in the USA".
My spouse and I spent some time last night helping sketch, paint and cut out giant cardboard characters for display. I've worked behind the scenes on many events, but this will be the first time I've gotten involved in preparations for a county fair. The folks on our committee all seem easy to work with and able to have a lot of fun while getting the job done. I know it will get busy and the pace will pick up tremendously (read: frantic scrambling will ensue) as we near the opening, but I'm really looking forward to this experience. As a writer, my creative juices are often called forth in a rather solitary atmosphere. Working with a creative team on very physical projects is a great way to expand my life experience and keep me from becoming a little too solitary. And besides, I'm always promoting festivals, fairs and other events. Now I'll get to work the other side of the net for a change.
posted at: 07:23 | category: /Writing Life | link to this entry
