​A few years ago my friend, Glendia, got me started on going to craft fairs. Most of them in our area are held at local high schools and benefit various programs in the schools. I love seeing how creative the crafters can be and enjoy talking to them about their process. Craft fairs are usually a good place to pick up an out-of-the-ordinary gift for someone, or to ask yourself, “Now, why didn’t I think of that?!” To me, one of the best parts of any craft fair are the raffles. There are always donated items from the vendors and sometimes huge baskets put together by various groups.
 
On Saturday as Glendia and I entered the raffle room, one of the organizers overheard us discussing how many tickets we were planning to buy. “Well, are you feeling lucky today?” she asked. We quickly explained that we generally are pretty lucky. It’s true, almost always one of us (sometimes both of us) walks out with a prize. We purchased our tickets, distributed them among the items, and were soon on our way to visit the crafters.
 
I wasn’t surprised when my phone rang later - someone informing me that I had won a raffle item. When we went to pick it up, the woman we had spoken to before commented, “Wow! You really are lucky!” I’m sure she was doubly surprised when I returned a little later to claim my second item. Yes, I won twice in one day! But I don’t hold the record – once Glendia won three times!
 
Although I don’t really consider myself lucky, I’m thinking now that I probably am, and not just at craft shows. I am lucky to have a wonderfully supportive and loving husband, great kids, caring friends, a satisfying career, and good health. Life is good!