March 14/11

When I saw this horse on a merry go round, it made me think of the "simpler" things in life.  This ride has been around as we know it since the 1700's or earlier.  The golden age of carousels, was from the 1860s to the 1930s and today there are fewer than 150 carousels from the "golden age" that exist in the United States.  I always loved this ride as a kid because it was an easy ride, didn't make me sick and I loved the music.  I took my kids on it when they were small and I'm sure one day they will do the same.  It is a staple of amusement parks for it's simplicity and beauty.

Simple Things