I didn’t have to live in Bossier-Shreveport, Louisiana for long before I realized there’s ALWAYS something going on in this town. There’s always a show, a fundraiser, a county fair (opening this weekend!!!!), or… a craft fair.
A friend had told me her sister had a booth selling boutique clothing at this craft fair. I was in a shopping mood and boutique clothing always = yes anyway. So I paid my five dollars not to win a door prize and went in.
In the end, I escaped having only spent $15 on a cute ruffled dress. But there was so much more! Booths for miles full of clothes, local crafts and delicious treats. Here are a few snapshots:
Cinderella and Elsa made an appearance too:
I loved getting a chance to be out with the fine people of Bossier. They’re open and friendly, down-to-earth people.
One little girl, though, was crying passionately. “It’s the clowns,” her mother explained to passers-by, trying to pull her daughter out. The clown culprit, standing at the end of the row, looked apologetic and turned away. “How old is she?” asked one lady from a booth. “Eight,” the mother responded. “Oh,” said the booth-sitter in disapproving tones, appearing to judge the girl too old for such conduct. I side with the eight-year-old because, let’s face it, clowns are terrifying.
But the craft fair was a blast, and Bossier’s autumn will continue under the brilliant blue sky. Bring on the whirl of gaiety!
And don’t send in the clowns.
-The Dauntless Princess-