I'll blame it on three things

Number one. I have been on the road for a month. France, Italy, Manhattan, western Wisconsin. A glorious trip as spring was cascading down mountainous forests of Corsica, pushing into the vines of Montalcino, covering the winter branches of Central Park trees, and challenging the simple idea of green with dozens of possibilities in rolling woodlots of the Midwest. Spring is a busy time.

A month of traveling and my notebooks are full of ideas, revelations, and ponderings.

Number two. Taproot is in two weeks, and I am hustling to make it a wonderful creative gathering. You can stream it later or be there on June 14. Since I announced it, the writer Natalie Goldberg, and the photographer Sam Abell, have joined. Here is the current promotional piece, and you can head here for more details and to register, or head here just to register. Please join us! When I think of pivotal moments, all it takes is one wonderful idea to set me on my way. And there will be 10 creative people digging deep on the Intentional Journey. Save $20.00 by entering NEWSLETTER in the discount code box.

Number three. Six days ago I came home from shoulder surgery looking like this.

Today was the first day the fingers on my right hand could help those on my left, and keep up with my thoughts.

Long story short, I will be off the road in the studio all summer, bringing stories and photographs to life. For this constant traveler, I cannot wait!