Lately, this journal/blog has become the place for my more esoteric musings. Feet on the ground for this post, however. Though I haven't been specific about circumstances in more recent entries, it has been obvious (to many, at least) that things are evolving in my world. The foundation underneath me is not shifting, but the structures built on it are being rearranged. It continues to be a work in progress, and a story unfolding, even as I watch it all happen as a participant/observer. Some years ago, I arrived the place where I purposed to be, at least, very hesitant in forming conclusions. It has been helpful to watch circumstances change and providence unfold around me, while being able (to some extent, at least) to keep an open mind and heart about it all. And, at this point, I can share some of what I am seeing more clearly; particularly, a shift to a more robust teaching schedule, and away from pretty much exclusively relying on performing (gigging) for a living. Have been gradually wrapping my head (and heart) around this transition for the last few months. So, starting in 2 weeks, I'll adding a third day to my teaching schedule at the Music and Arts location in Camden (greater Dover) Delaware. This is a good thing, and will expand more on this in a future post. The more important thing to highlight here, is the pulling back (somewhat) of the gigging, evidenced by ending my Tuesday night steady at Glenwood's in Columbia, MD with Scott Silbert and Amy Shook. Not always the easiest thing to do, but when a page turns in the story, I need to turn with it. So, in a few nights, on Tuesday May 6, I'll make my last (regular) trip over there, opening up the night for teaching thereafter. If you visit my website schedule, you may notice it a bit lighter, or less intense, than before. And, despite all the mixed feelings around this (and that I will miss sharing music, merriment and shenanigans with Amy and Scott), it feels right. One step at a time.