The writing process is a complex one.  There are so many layers to it.  Right now, if you asked me to, I couldn't sing you a new song, but I could show you some journal entries or tell you about what I've been working out on my insides.  It doesn't sound like music but it ends up that way.  It is like a colorful kaleidoscope that when focused just the right way gives a thousand pictures of the same tiny detail.  If you look at it another way all you see is that tiny detail.  At the moment I am inside the kaleidoscope.  Perhaps in the next bit I will be the one looking in.

I can't wait to share new music with you.  I'm excited and curious to see what it will be.

It's been a hot day here in the city.  We went in looking for a pedal for the show.  Kirk found it.  Thank you Ludlow Guitars!  One day I will buy Kirk a double cut away White Falcon.  I've seen it and it's a beauty.

We are all creating all the time, though not always consciously.  I would like to consciously create more in my life and see (or hear) what happens.  Here's to new creations! 

Today,  Kirk is working on the show.  I am anxious to hear what he comes up with. 

I've been feeling like I need a shot in the arm, so I found this lovely book the other day to do just that.  It's called How To Be An Explorer Of The World (Portable Life Museum) by Keri Smith.  We shall see what new things I see through these practices!  Sometimes you just need a little boost, a bit of rearrangement through something even as small as a word or a picture (not small really at all).  Its weird to think that inspiration wanes at times, but it does and that's okay.  I've gone through different stages as far as my views of inspiration are concerned.  First, I didn't think about it at all, I just was rolling in it all the time-living on feelings and impulses (which may not be the same as inspiration all the time I'm thinking). Second, I thought it was a muscle that needed working, a discipline and force to keep from atrophy.  Now, I'm looking at it in a new way.  I'm combining the two extremes.  Go with the feelings and keep the muscle strong with regular exercise.  It's new, but I'm liking it.  Regardless, I'm always writing it down.  Even if it's boring.  Even if it's illegible.  Even if it's brilliant.

I hope you have a good day.  I'm thinking about posting some new videos and photos soon so keep your eyes open.

I, since it is a major chocolate holiday, am of course at work.  I miss my mom, but will hopefully see her soon.  Yay for moms!  I am very inspired by my mother.  She is the one who first told me to write.  Without her I would never have begun to journal or write songs.  She is the queen of jotted notes on random pieces of paper.  I learned from the best.  I come from a long line of note jotters and storytellers. 

I am so excited to be working on this new record with Kirk.  It is really starting to show itself.  I will keep you posted and give you some snippets along the way.  I hope today finds you well and inspired, if not by your mom-by the air you breathe.  Have a great day!

On another note, the Venus Hum live dvd, Mechanics and Mathematics, comes out May 11th.  You can go over to venushum.com and get it there or a variety of other places. 

Meanwhile, Kirk and I are stepping it up with our music making and should have a record done this year.  Yay!!! 

Have a great day!

Today is gorgeous in the city.  Tomorrow we are going to see Johann Johannsson!

Kirk and I are getting ready for the June Artists on the Brink show and looking into booking a couple more of our own. I'm excited about all there is in the works!

I'll post more later!