February 2, 2009Rappahannock Co., VA Happy Groundhog Day from down in the holler! It’s been far too long since I’ve visited my favourite county in America and I’m soaking in the sweet glory. My happiness at being in Virginia is diminished only by the sad cause for my trip. I came down for the memorial service of friend, teacher and…   see more…

April 16, 2006Gid Brown Hollow, VA   In Virginia briefly to pay my final respects to my best friend Jenny’s little 317 year old cabin in the holler. In February she married singer-songwriter Chuck Brodsky and now they’re gonna find themselves a little dream home somewhere in North Carolina. Adieu Virginia, Bonjour Asheville. Sweet! I will miss it here, but…   see more…

February 20, 2006Sperryville, VA Greetings from the beautiful rolling hills and hollers of Rappahannock County, Virginia. Am staying in a little cabin at the Smokehouse Winery with a few of my most beloved friends. We all came down from Canada for my best friend’s wedding which was, I must say, justa bout the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. Have…   see more…