December 1, 2013 - Austin, Texas. Last gig of this tour is tonight - it has been a whirlwind with a vacation over the Holiday with Sarah and her fabulous and fun family! Now in the musical Austin (as opposed to "Austintown" of the last entry). Thanks to J. Wagner and his partner Beth, a night of music ahead. Melissa Greener is opening the show, and it should be a nice mix of folks. The tour has gone well - Oklahoma City was amazing - Mike and Carol put on an incredible show and, after a short flight back to rural Alaska, I was back on the road to see Jan C. Snow and to play at her house in Lakewood, Ohio. What an amazing group of people - an enthusiastic crowd that helped set up the next two events - DC (at pollster friend Celinda Lake's home) and a return stint at the enchanting Salon of the lovely and talented Andrea Clearfield. I've nearly sold out my CDs and books, even after replenishing the total with Boston and Anchorage supplies! That is the kind of thing that makes it feel even better. We thrive on the sales of our "product", so a big "thank you!" to all of you who helped pay the gas bill... Now a week of recording with Dennis Lind Beery in Vermont before I head home....