Something Squirrelly this Way Comes

The longest running Fourth of July festival in North Carolina enters it's 29th year this summer. The Festival for the Eno happens for three days every summer, with July 4th being the anchor.

I've been twice. Or is it three times? Four? I don't remember. Each year I have fun, acquire more freckles (despite dedicated sunblock application), hear great music, learn something new and generally have a grand time.

The first year I went because Dar Williams was performing. I appeared to be one of the few who knew all the songs she played. It was spiffy. That festival is also when I heard The Nields for the first time. I've been a fan of theirs ever since. Sadly neither are scheduled to perform this year. Although, Girlyman is scheduled. Woo!

The Festival has arts, crafts, educational booths and a great earth-friendly vibe. They do their best to leave a small footprint, raise money and to educate about a variety of environmentally friendly ways to go about your life. Obviously it's my cup of tea - environmental awareness + music + crafts.

My inner hippie is dancing in anticipation of going again this year. And yes, she's wearing her (14 year old) birkenstocks. Yall should come out and join me. Birkenstocks not required.

Hockey
Stars won again, taking their series to 3-2 and possibly making the Red Wings sweat. Penguins eked out a win Sunday with their 6-0 performance over the Flyers. Anyone laying odds on who the Pens will face for the honor to hoist Lord Stanley's cup? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?