Yes! This is the first time I've felt compelled to blog since starting the tour. I mean I've thought there were some funny stories along the way and some joyous experiences, but after tonight I just have to write. I just got back in from doing my first open mic night performance of the aughts at Eddie's Attic and it was so much fun. It's kind of a competition, so you could say this was my first ever American Idol moment since I was asked if I was Sanjaya on my morning hike... OK, now I know I'm getting tired... so here's the point: I'm just so grateful to the people I've met in this city! Teresa and I did a show at Trinity Episcopalian Church on Saturday night with Ashley Wells from Columbia, SC. The audience was small, but generous in sharing their stories and appreciation. One woman, told me while I was on stage that she was actually baptized as a baby in the room we played, which led to me telling the story of "Dreams" off Living Room, then being asked to play that song for 3 kids that were being baptized the next day in church. That was a blast and meant 2 Sundays in a row that I played church services (the first being where my mom preaches in New Hampshire). Everyone there kept telling me that I needed to play Eddie's and it so happened that Teresa had already figured in this open mic, so I called and at the last minute they fit me in, too. I didn't win...but I closed the show as one of the three finalists. Anyway, it was just one of those moments. Often as a singer/songwriter your friends tell you that it's so great that you go with the flow and live your dream, when you know that you're a hyper organized person that replies to emails at 3 in the morning to maintain relationships with "fans" after booking shows all day or doing some "day job work" to keep afloat, then playing a show. But this weekend has matched the sense of adventure that is projected on us "troubadours." I just feel so lucky to do what I do! Thank you Decatur. (And thanks to cousin Dave for putting me up! It's so lucky to be able to connect with family!)

(I'll tell you more about the great people I met in SC and NH soon, I hope.) Good night.