FACTOIDS and FIREWORKS!

Circuses still come to town, even if only figuratively, and as in golden olden days of youth, cause sleepless nights of excitement in their anticipation. Circuses and fairs provided opportunities for both learnin’ and some “livin’ large.” Those numerous factoids of information learned at state or county fairs might also have been classified in the categories of both classicly encyclopaedic and down to earth, every day livin’ practical. But, I’ll bet you the most memorably exciting phenomenon that shook your psyche, nattered your nerves, and rattled your bones were the fireworks at the close of the day’s scheduled hours of facts and fellowship.

It was not the presentation of factoids alone nor the display of fireworks by themselves that caused the entire day to be permanently etched in your mind, but the combination of mental edification and sensory stimulation in concert that enables almost total recall.

By now you probably have responded to the mailing that looked like it shot fireworks in Technicolor while describing our annual Metro Spring Convention/Exposition. Much like when we anticipated the excitement of circus coming to town in our youth, our planning and gearing up for this fair event is bringing on insomnia of catatonic proportions. You’ve noticed that we have four “Life Tracks” presenting a plethora of factoids for your consumption. And, there is meal time and meeting time for fellowship, renewal and politicizing. And, while fireworks may sparkle throughout the entire day, they will be especially concentrated in Dr. Bowen F. White’s unique approach to living, namely, “Why Normal Isn’t Healthy.” Never have I gone to the circus to find “normal” but generally I have come away afterward feeling much more healthy. So take this advice and  COME TO OUR FAIR!

One more invitation to “Factoids and Fireworks” from this little corner of the world. Especially if you live outside the metro seven-county mosquito control district, I want to see you at our expo/convention on May 5. This invite goes particularly to regional presidents. Come yourself, or designate someone to officially represent you in bringing a 30-second greeting from your region to the event. This greeting may take a form other than what might be considered “formal normal” but needs to be limited to no more than one minute. We really do want to hear from everyone so plan to say hi! If the price of admission is a problem, just let me know and I will arrange to have a complementary ticket at the door for you. And, just for you, there will be FACTOIDS and FIREWORKS !