Carolina Sunset

A few months ago I read a book called Can't Wait to Get to Heaven by Fannie Flagg, an absolutely delightful book that I've shared with several people at work. The main character, Mrs. Elner Shimfissle, started a tradition of having the neighbors come over each evening to watch the sunset while they visited and talked about their day. Mrs. Elner couldn't imagine anyone not wanting to see the sunrise or set each day because no two were ever alike. I think she would have enjoyed this one as much as I did.

Music

For many years I had the great honor and pleasure of volunteering at a series of women's festivals in the southeast. Through these festivals I was introduced to many musicians and a wide genre of music. I continue to follow the careers of three of these wonderful women, often traveling to their concerts when they are close by. You can buy their music from their individual web sights or click on the title of this post to link to Lady Slipper, a great company specializing in music by all women.
I've been out of touch with festivals for quite some time now. The longest running and still going strong is the Michigan Womyn's Music Festival. I'm sure there are others out there if I just do the googling.

My favorites:
Cris Williamson is probably one of the most well known. My favorite of all her songs is Sweet Woman.
Tret Fure is another great. My favortie song from Tret is Tomboy Girl. She will be performing in Charlotte at the end of this month, October 07.
But if I had to pick a favorite, it would be Deidre McCalla. Everytime I hear Mama's Little Baby Girl, I get tears in my eyes and Cradled in Green describes everything I feel about the South and the great outdoors. You can download songs from her web sight.