Back from Starwood....

Last week, I took some much-needed time off and went up north to the wilds of Sherman, NY to attend the Starwood Festival at the Brushwood Folklore Center.

In a word: Mind-blowing!

Highlights:
- Little or no personal drama!
- Hangin' out at Ivan's Dome and the Tiki Bar
- Not knowing or caring what time it was
- Meeting some very interesting people
- The pool and the hot tub -- aah!
- The spinach and artichoke pitas at Phill's Mediterranean Grill
- Porta-johns cleaned every morning -- thank you Fred Zuech & Co.!
- Drumming from dusk 'til dawn (and later) at the Roundhouse
- Yust's and Jordan's handfasting
- The Incus concert
- The Raquy and the Cavemen concert
- Rev. Ivan Stang's rant
- The Telesma concert
- The fireworks show on Friday night
- The bonfire on Saturday night

Now I got the post-Starwood blues. When I left the gate, I thought, "Did I leave anything behind besides footprints"? I was feeling bummed out for a few hours aferward. I still am, but not as bad as it was earlier.