A couple of nights ago I had a dream that I was living in a small house with my family..I’m not sure where…but I watched a powerful cannon drop from a great height that caused the earth to shake, a huge wave and our house to collapse in places. I found myself concerned with what I would do if I lost everything I owned. What value do belongings have?

I’m moving again and assessing what’s really important to me I guess. Change happens even without our help though sometimes we struggle to keep things the safe and the same. I’m learning that change is worth the stir it causes, keeping our brains always searching, decoding and adjusting. Gramma Cousins always says, “if you stop moving, you stop moving”. I’ve always looked up to her vigorous approach to life.

Each time I pack, I’m able to let go of things I’ve been lugging for years, having fully exercised the memory associated. It is a necessary cleanse that I advise all to take part in. Ya can’t save everything so we just have to stop in the moments and tell ourselves to remember. There is so much more for us in every day.

This summer has been busy both in my brain and my body. My sister is now married to a handsome Island farmer. I just had a great little house concert with Jill Barber. I organized my 10 year high school reunion. I’ve got a tan..yesssssssssssss. I made friends with an adorable kitten. I swam with my bro & his wife.

Can’t wait to play the two rounds I’m in for Campfire on Labour Day weekend! If you’re in the Boston area please come check out the musical weekend at Passim…

In my player: old old Ricky Skaggs & Josh Ritter

rose

ps. as promised, a song for you