Me man and I enjoyed the outdoors this weekend while camping in Moravian Falls, NC - about 4 miles from Wilkesboro, NC, home of Merlefest. In honor of Merle Watson, Doc Watson's son who died in a tractor accident back in 1985, Merlefest has been bringing "traditional plus" music to Wilkesboro ever since. During our visit, we were lucky enough to see some amazing music. Here's the line-up: Levon Helm Band Ollabelle Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder with Bruce Hornsby Hot Buttered … [Read more...]
Re-connection in Cincy
I had the pleasure of visiting two dear friends this past weekend in Cincinnati. With my visit, I was also treated to seeing many other good friends who also live there. Oh joy! And the one (major) factor missing in my life these days are just that - my friends. While I have so much that I am incredibly thankful for every day, my friends have always been my family, an ethos which was naturally ignited in high-school and reinforced through the world of the Grateful Dead and westward travel. … [Read more...]
Alaska Synopsis
After Vancouver unleashed her many delights upon David and me for three days and two nights, we boarded the Island Princess for a seven night cruise. The first two days took us along the inside passage, which was magical, mysterious, and wrought with unidentifiable flying objects. First stop - Ketchikan, where I was incredibly excited to fly through the trees like a monkey. Although I was far less balletic than my primate brethren, I did, in fact, fly through the trees via a zipline hung as … [Read more...]