I just got back from a very nice, very relaxing vacation with my family. We went to a very lovely part of the country, saw some beautiful scenery, heard a concert, ate some wonderful–and not so wonderful–food, read and generally relaxed. It was good to get away with people I love.

I am almost ready to begin our new concert cycle. I need a few more times under my maple tree with a cool drink and I should be good to go. Just having some time away clears my palate for the new cycle and refreshes me. And I can do anything!