the beauty of life

Hank and Lily is the name of the duo who captivated me with their live performance this weekend.
This is their website. I didn't know anything about them before this w/e and still wonder if they are one of those bands who are best listened to live, so I can't say that what you'll hear is anything like what I experienced live. Essentially Hank appears on stage with goggles and a mask, and Lily with deer antlers while playing a saw that emits an eerie, yet wonderful sound. They pounded the outdoor stage after the sun went down and sang the song, Don't be Afraid. And honestly, I was a little afraid, but I edged closer to the stage just the same. I was spellbound by their odd looks, the crazy sound of the saw and most of all, the sound of Hank's voice behind his mask. It was definitely the highlight of the show. These two are not to be missed live.

On another note, we have had more lightning this summer than I think we've had in any 12 month period. It rains almost every day for no more than about 15 minutes, then the clouds move past and the sun shines brightly for the remainder of the day. The rain is no hassle b/c it doesn't stick around and has given us a great growing season. But as I write this up and see and hear lightning and thunder outside, I wonder where my cloud/lightning images are? Why haven't I taken any? hmmm.

Had a great day today in Prince Edward County. Went to The Inn on Lake on the Mountain and had a fabulous lunch of grilled portobello mushroom and goat cheese panini with spring salad. Later we rolled into quaint Bloomfield where I bought a blue and white mexican table cloth. Feeling a bit thirsty we then steered to one of the many wineries in this area. We stopped at Huff Estates for a glass of Pinot Gris and a very smooth panacotta while looking out over the grape vines. All of my senses were happily quenched by day's end.

I'm on holiday this week, so my presense here may be sparse!