It's Iowa State Fair time again. This year, one of my four entries was accepted into the photo competition. Of course it's the one that I liked the least and entered because I couldn't decide on a fourth:

"Sliding into Second"

The three others that didn't get in I liked quite a bit more, but oh well, the ways of the judges remain a mystery to me.

In other fun State Fair news, Sarah Kargol, monster-painter extraordinaire and creator of 4 monster paintings decorating our walls, won Best of Show in Fine Arts for one of her monster paintings! Congratulations, Sarah!

"These Boots Weren't Made for Walking"
by Sarah Kargol