I’d say summer is going fast, but we’ve had so few hot days in North Dakota, it’s hard to say.
Yesterday, Tom and I went to the Golden Valley County Fair. The main attractions for us were the Lion’s food booth and the car show. The food was great, as is tradition, and the car show, small but impressive.
Our fair has decreased in size over the years. Such is the case with many small communities these days. While it may be small compared to former years, the heart of it remains huge.
The folks who serve on the fair board and the folks who volunteer never seem to tire of trying.
We had lunch with former Golden Valley County resident John Kouba. I cannot remember a fair where John didn’t volunteer. Although he now lives out of state, there he was still volunteering.
These people should be commended for their efforts.
It is a rare breed of people who continue to work hard for these events. They deserve our thanks.
Recently, the owner of the local café asked if we knew anyone willing to work during our upcoming Spirit of the West celebration.
Having come from a generation of people who wanted to work, it makes me wonder why it’s so hard to hire help these days.
Is this a generation of sitters and receivers? Have we made it more profitable to accept government help instead of working for our livelihood?
It is a sad situation for sure.
From age 13 until age 69, I always had a job.
My older grandkids are already picking up part-time work. It is as it should be.
Hard work is a gift, not a challenge. Hard work creates character. It teaches us not only survival but self-worth.
It is a far greater journey if we earn our way.
Life is good today. ■
