I've been to a local county fair on two occasions within the last few weeks. One in the county were I reside, the other an adjoining county. This past weekend I attended another within a larger nearby city.
My disappointment was with all. I remember as a young person attending the fair, enjoying it, and wanting to go back everyday it was present. That is far from the case for me now. Because I'm old? Because my feet hurt? Because I have a greater value for the all mighty $$? I doubt that! It just doesn't feel like the same experience to me anymore. The lack of animals, local businesses, schools raising money via home-made foods, exhibits, crafts, etc. The community has a clear lack of engagement. It seems it is little more than a "carnival" these days.
I found myself complaining to my significant other. I had to stop myself, as I'm very much a believer in proposing solutions rather than sitting around griping as if another owns a problem.
I have decided I would like to host an exhibit with "old tools". I will work to define a scope and prepare myself during the next 12 months, and hope that at least one other will appreciate them as I do.