Monday, September 30, 2013

Common Ground 2013!

Thank you to Arielle for the introduction, and welcome to Common Ground style 2013! The fair this year was as lively as ever, featuring seminars on topics from vermiculture (that's worms, folks) to "women's tyre repair." One of the things that sets MOFGA's annual fair apart from other country fairs is the openness and variety of the attendees, the willingness to share information and knowledge with others. I love the culture of learning (a holdover from my homeschooling years), and the diversity of experiences on offer: ethnic music, contra dancing, animal husbandry, family activities, wildcrafting, and much more.


Easily as diverse is the dress sense of the fair-goers, and it’s a joy to wander, taking in the beautiful, creatively expressed outfits. As Arielle has pointed out, the fair is no fashion show- and I loved the lack of competition or cockiness as I asked permission to take photographs. Almost everyone was confused at first, a little embarrassed, and then smiling shyly as they posed naturally for my camera.

 And really, where else can you find a woman in a magnificent cabbage costume?

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