Blackberry Fair

Labour Day weekend on our island home brings the Blackberry Fair, a truly home-grown event. The weather was sparkly and coolish, and the crickets were singing. I came early and wandered about, saying hello to people I don't see often enough, and taking in the sights and smells; amazing flowers overflowing on the Harvest Queen (above centre), cherry turn-overs frying, booths full of the beautiful, the odd, and the interesting. I sat down and had a cup of tea and a wonderful Tarot reading, then ate a hamburger grilled by my friends on the Fire Department. A slice of home made chocolate pecan pie completed my meal. Ahhhh....