Live Like A Kid

The California State Fair ended its 2019 run last Sunday. It was my third and final day partaking in the California Authors Booth. The temperature gauge crept up each day that I was there. By the time Sunday rolled around, we were looking at the hottest day on record in Sacramento for the year.

 

I heard about a new exhibit called Goat Mountain. I imagined the show those kids (the name used for a baby goat under six months of age) would give their audience—springing, head butting, high kicking, uphill sprinting—and I just had to see it!

 

My first chance to drop by Goat Mountain happened on day two. It was about 1 pm and by then, the poor little kids were laying on the shaded ground at the foot of their mountain under the large canvas tent which covered the area. Square box fans were operating at high speed to help comfort the little ones.

I spoke with the young goat-herder and she said the kids are usually more energetic in the morning and late evening. (Understandable. I am, too.)

 

The Fair opened at 10 am on Sunday. My shift at the California Authors Booth began at noon. Great! I had two hours to get to Goat Mountain and catch the kids in action. As you can see by these photos, I made it! Those little guys were having a blast and they put on a show that did not disappoint! I took photos (15 to be exact) and chuckled at their antics the whole time. Every “baa” brought a smile to my face.

 

Clearly those kids were having the time of their lives, hopping around, sprinting to the mountaintop, play fighting, and posing for their admirers. I swear one cute little guy stood still on purpose when he saw a camera in my hand.

I was trying to think what could I give you that would be inspirational about baby goats. You know what? It’s simple. We all need to live like a kid! Set aside time to play. Do something that brings you joy every single day. Don’t let fear stop you from climbing mountains. Most of all, seize the moment and run like somebody left the barn door open!

 

Denise Lee Branco

August 2, 2019

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