it is (for me) with great relief as one sheds coat after coat of daily life to finally step into the single focus of being ‘on tour’. lists. errands, supplies, arrangements for pup, appointments, guitar picks. and all the time, there is a steeping of songs for the concert, intuition, open-ness. then one gets to the airport, puts coffee cup in bin and considers where to go to check-in. and all you have is what you have. a single call to a friend. it is done. i'm on my way.