NEWS - The state of the world seems to be moving forward and backward at the same time. Just as the virus slowed dramatically and the world opened up, the Delta variant and slowing down of vaccinations pushed the negative conditions back to more dangerous levels. New music work is coming along, but more slowly and more carefully than ever. I have some new things on the calendar page, but the new and growing standard is that everyone must be fully vaccinated and wear masks. OK. That is reasonable and sensible.

I have a new job right away, September 1 with Jonathan Doyle, and the Third Place Commons has asked the Yeti Chasers to play in November.

The world can get out of the dark days, but we have to be smart and work together. My daughter works 12 hours a day at Sacred Heart hospital in Spokane.