It feels as if it has been raining for weeks.
Because it HAS.
The sun peeks out for a brief while, only to be covered in dark almost purple storm clouds. I sit inside with tea and listen to the windchimes. Days like this, I miss my old screened in porch. I plan to get me another one someday soon.
If I really want to be outside, I can go sit on the front steps with the bit of roof hanging over. The rain sprays a little off the sidewalk, but it's June and it's warm, so I don't mind. Black birds and orange-streaked woodpeckers pick at the grass.

If it's just spitting, or if the sun is out, which happens in the evening every now and then, I ride my bike along the water and usually see something wonderful--the Blue Heron crouching in the marshes or the beaver swimming up the creek under the bridge or a racoon eating on the shore or a long line (is it a gaggle?) of baby geese.

With all this rain, my garden is exploding and looks like a wild and crazy jungle. I have more red poppies than I could have imagined and the peas are climbing up the chicken wire almost so fast I might be able to watch them if I sit still long enough.

But I've been busy. And I'm sorry I have been out of touch....
I've been occupied with so many good things. Shows and band practices for upcoming shows and the Lilith thing and the long, arduous process of applying for a grant for this next album. Songs are slipping out of me easily these days and I am writing a lot too. I have found a few teachers that are helping me through a rough patch and words are coming a little more easily lately.

I am excited about a small fall tour in the works with 5 other members of the Lilith Talent Search Top 10, including Aspen Switzer and Genevieve Rainey, two lovely ladies I can't wait to meet and hit the road with. If you're a BC-er, keep your eyes peeled for tour dates.

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