The fair parade is over an hour long, with more tractors and horse clubs than other floats—it's one of the 4,724 reasons I want to leave. Alma's house is absolutely adorable. The two-story exterior is neat as a pin. I can tell it's been re-sided recently with fresh paint to the trim and shutters. The wrap-around porch, complete with pillars and a porch swing, perfectly finishes its curb appeal. The interior is decorated with comfortable furnishings, family photos, and thriving house plants. Alma explains her bedroom moved into the back dining room a few years ago as the kids worried about their parents climbing the stairs each day. The kitchen is updated with stainless steel appliances and marble countertops. She seems to climb the stairs with ease. I understand why her children might