Refreshed. I thought, after the Getaway, that the theme of "What I Have Learned from Great Teachers" would make a good workshop for someone, somewhere.

Mick Lane said to me a couple of days ago about Rick Fielding: "He didn't care how talented you were, but what your talents were that he could help you express." I think that is right. It reminded me that one of the characteristic reasons why one is attracted to a great teacher (and here I will say something that RF would have hated) is that he or she reminds us of all the talents and possibilities that remain hidden in the world because no one has shined unconditional love on them. Moments of unconditional love (which does not mean not kicking your ass around when needed) are what makes great teachers.

yours,

Peter T.