Feeling burned out tonight. I guess it's the cumulative effect of mourning for Sandy & Caroline Paton, David and their family and then getting hit with the death of my wife Ruth's nephew last week. Double barrel. On Friday night, July 10th, I've been asked to MC the Men's Chorus I usually sing with when they do their 32nd anniversary concert. I decided not to sing with them this year because it is extremely demanding and we live an hour's drive away. I just couldn't handle all the practices on top of the commitment I have toward promoting my book and performing songs from it. It will be strange not singing with the guys because I've done it the last eleven years. But, I'm glad I will be a part of it. Saturtday, July 11th is the memorial service for Ruth's nephew and that will be very hard. No need to go into detail, but there was a very different kind of tragedy in his life. Then on Sunday, July 12th, Ruth and I will drive up to go to Kaelan Paton's memorial service. Caroline has asked me to sing Handful of Songs in the sing-around. By then I may be completely empty, emotionally.

In comparison, the following day can't possibly be a Blue Monday. It will be a day of grace-full rest.

Jerry