All Clear . . Almost

The Carpenter 1 Fire is supposedly 80% contained .
Sources say that it is possible for the final ten percent to burn
until October! That area is extremely remote and we're told it is under control
for the time being. So . .  I received word today that everything is on for
my Saturday gigs at the Mt. Charleston Lodge! This time of year is their
biggest season for tourists to the Spring Mountains area. Camping/ Hiking .
I am looking very forward to resuming my performances there. Grateful.

MT. CHARLESTON

fire on the mountain. A lightning strike hitting dry desert brush has caused
a Type 1 fire rescue / contain effort with mandatory evacuation for all residents
in the Trout Canyon and Kyle Canyon areas. This area is north and west from
us, although smoke/ash and orange colored skies are visible over the mountains
which are just a few miles west 
Summer heat has been building into the 115 range.
We are thankful for air conditioning.
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s u m m e r r e g g a e

Tamara and I have tickets to the Damien / Stephen Marley concert.
Poolside at HRHC here in Vegas.
I do not remember hearing professional sounding reggae music
since the Abyssinians show last Sept. so. . . yes, I'm ready!
temps at showtime will be above 100* and it's heating up in
the desert as summer / July kicks into full gear. Summertime !

summer solstice

. . . played a show at Mt. Charleston Lodge the other day.
Drivetime to the mountain is about 45 mins. , always worth it.
Beautiful scenery at 7K ft. and a welcoming stage and audience.

. . . and just how do you " create " a spark ?

I am inventive.
I am patient
I have original ideas .
I am an artist.

SUMMER SOLSTICE APPROACHES . . .

G R EET I  NG   S !

I have always loved these early summer evenings
of gentle  light and twilight , as they linger much longer
and sometimes until  after 8:45 pm or so .
The week before and after Solstice  is but a reminder
of the opposite time of the calendar year, when we are
enduring darkness at seemingly unreasonable hours of
the late afternoon.. Beautiful light and " l o n g " daze are
magical and so precious to me , living here in the desert .
Desert breezes sing their summer song, and I am listening !

Z I O N

CP was here for a visit. We drove to Zion National Park.
Camping 2 nights. Chilly nights / sunny beautiful days.
We climbed to the base of Angel's Landing. We hiked during
the weekend; returning to Las Vegas, Sunday eve.
 Monday ,Tamara , her Father ,CP and I drove up Mt. Charleston.
Best Regards, dear friend. So great to see you again.