an idyll life

my dad grew up in a suburb of Milwaukee that sits on a bluff overlooking lake Michigan. he lived here until he graduated from college, got a job and met my mother. He never moved back, but as a child, we visited my grandparents as often as we could--a long drive for my parents from Texas. His sister, my wonderful Aunt J still lives here and I visit her whenever I can. I have wonderful feelings about this town. It seems that no matter when i visit, the houses always look well manicured and people walking about are pleasant. It's quiet and idyllic. You can walk to anything you would need to buy and the airport is only a 15 minute drive away. Best of all these things, to me at least, is the northern beach of those childhood visits. It's a 1 mile walk from my Aunt's house and whenever I visit, I make a point to spend at least one afternoon there.

today is the first day on the tour when i am alone most of the day, like i am at home. it was an odd feeling, but familiar and welcomed a bit. i realized that i feel i have been singing or conversing for the last 10 days straight. it was time for a break from thinking and talking. the walk to the beach was perfect.

while i watched the waves, i listened to the tracks from the new album. a few tweaks and i think we're done. i hope to get the mastering session scheduled while i'm away, so when i get back, we can focus on getting it finished.

an easy bookstore gig tonight, where my family will be there. i hope to impress.

Doo Da Lang got married! it was beautiful and everyone had a great time.