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Giving Thanks

Hey Soul Mates,
There is so much to be thankful for this year.

First off, let me give thanks for you gentle readers who care to scan my ramblings here. It's gratifying to get feedback from you. Or to simply know that you are keeping up with RHS and myself.

I'm extraordinarily thankful for my family. Couldn't do all this stuff without your support and love! I'll try to talk to as many of you as possible tomorrow. Friends, you too are vital to what we are doing. Some friends are older than others, or ha ha, have been around us longer, but we love you equally.

I'm thankful for my influences. Especially, those I've gotten to see perform in person this year. Including ABC, Bob Dylan and just tonight the Rolling Stones. The Stones' midset performance piece Midnight Rambler was particularly inspiring.

Finally, I'm thankful for my bandmates. We've made this a banner year in our musical career. Here's believing that the best is yet to come. It's been a tremendous 12 months. Lots of shows, traveling and plenty of adventures. Just the way I like it.

I hope that your Thanksgivings are filled with love, reflective times and lots of good food. Me, I'm up late cooking greens for tomorrow. Time to stir the pot.

See you all in the coming weeks at shows, during holidays, etc.
Love, Power, Peace and save me some cranberry sauce.

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