Jul 5 - Oxdrift, ON

I don't want to be the quitter, the one who gave up in the middle. But what can I do - keep going, risking my hand, wrist and elbow getting worse and worse until I can't play guitar? Is there a good time for one to cut one's losses? Financially, my entire savings was banked on this trip going well. Yet, does it matter if I lose it? Maybe I am meant to start fresh. Life surely has its purpose....

June 9 - Calgary, AB - at the home of Amy Dryer and Aaron Jensen

long week
rain and cold
climbing hot sweat from the ascent
chilling in the down breeze

shows cancelled
finances weak
tensions riding high
as though on a wire
with not but the raging flood river below
to break our fall

what sweet respite it is
to come to old friends
relax in simple luxuries
before, taken for granted:

hot meals
soft cushions
cold beer
chocolate
a movie
popcorn
a good night's sleep

you can't pay for these things
but you can tally your blessings