It's June now, and far hotter than it should be in Chicago. This crazy weather is making me nervous, because it feels like it's late into the summer. I have a lot of work to get through between now and the true dog days, and even though there's plenty of time on the schedule, my heart's pounding ever so slightly because my internal clock has been thrown for a loop.

We're supposed to drop from the mid-90s to the mid-60s in the next day or two, so the unavoidable hibernation instinct will probably drag me back to a steadier pace. It's all about balance.

Speaking of balance, my communication skills have been poorly balanced for the past month or so, and for that I apologize. I'm still behind on emails, so if I owe you one -- or several -- hang in there! I think things should get better soon.

The majority of my recent correspondence has been relegated to the blog ... which isn't all bad, I suppose. But with the West Coast Tour announcement and the New York Radio City tease, there's been plenty to address. And that's just the stuff I can tell you about at this time. There's still more to come ... which is why I'm toiling away at this and that. It's tremendously exciting; I'm getting to try my hand at a few new skills, which I absolutely love! You'll see ...

In the meantime, take a look at the updated calendar of upcoming performances at right. I think this is the fullest it's ever been! I've also made a few under-the-hood tweaks on the blog, including a mobile version that I think should show up on qualifying phones, etc. soon. Let me know if you see it.

Back soon,

D