I spent a lovely afternoon with friends today at Cameron Band Shell, better known as the Stage in Beacon Hill Park, listening to The O’Brien Family, originally from the U.K. have resided in Victoria since 2004. Their lively folk music was complemented by a varied repertoire of music written by O'Brien Family members and other popular artists. The most beautiful was Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen.
July 4th - Independence Day in the U.S.A. was not far from my mind even without marching bands and the Stars and Stripes waving.
We were an audience of Victoria residents, tourists from near and far composed of moms, dads, dancing running kids, grandparents, - and squabbling herons high up above. Well kept park benches were spread across gently sloping grass in front of the outdoor stage and surrounded by tall hedges and old trees. The afternoon sun moved to the west and as it did the audience moved with the shade.
July 4th - Independence Day - U.S.A. - a statement of belief.
“Freedom is the atmosphere in which humanity thrives. Breathe it in.”
~ Rachelle Goodrich
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