oh, what a night...
Friday, July 4, 2008 
dare i say it? 1st thursday was close to awful. oh dear, not quite the report i was hoping to give you this morning! booths had been rearranged, so instead of a lovely old brick building as backdrop, behind my booth you saw the messy back of another vendor's booth.
the crowds were massive, it's true. the swell due to a holiday weekend was not a boon, sad to say. it seemed the bulk of folks were speeding by, round and round, seeking entertainment. a real "mall mentality" was felt. not so pleasant for hardworking artisans and their carefully crafted wares. our regular crowd of folks that appreciate art and come to see interesting things, meet the makers and perhaps buy a new treasure were there, to be sure. however their lovely voices were drowned out by a startling number who saw fit to haggle prices and talk on their cell phones while coolly perusing my booth. sigh. to top it off, a band of truly unskilled roving drummers took up residence on the street corner near me and played so loudly that we could hardly hear ourselves think, let alone converse with customers.
ah, well. i knew i didn't love street fairs, i should not be surprised in the least. further proof as why i am a maker, not a retailer.
yet as dusk fell, nature gave her gifts and the sky grew ever more beautiful.
the construction cranes that i love so much stood watch...and breathtaking ripples spread across the clouds.
Reader Comments (2)
Hello Tay,
I happened upon your blogspot the other day and I have to say that I absolutely appreciated your pure and true honesty in this particular post.Shortly I will have something for you posted on my blog. and maybe some pics from one of my favorite once a year outdoor art festivals.
I can completely feel for you... try to keep the focus.
Cheryl Strait
Hi Cheryl!
Thanks so much for your encouraging and supportive words.I got really down after this event and really just felt like quitting my business and getting a job! I have recovered my focus, though and am preparing for a big 6-day show in August.
I'll keep tabs on your blog~
Tay