This was my 32nd FSGW Getaway, which says something about how I
treasure this event, this music and this community. Sometimes I've
wondered if the magic might fade-after all, nothing could top last
year-but every year has brought me fresh joys. Old friends, new friends, laughter, and music so emotionally powerful that I am a hopeless addict.

As Dean relates above, some of my own favorite moments include the
interlude by the dumpster-thank you, Rick! and watching my son Samuel's face light up as he told me about playing along in the jam-thank you again, Rick!

Seeing Kendall again was a joy, and I, along with everyone else in earshot, was knocked off my chair by the Gospel Quartet. I enjoyed so many people, and so many songs... but I must mention how thrilled and moved I was when I heard Sheila Thorpe sing. I've heard her sing over many years, and always enjoyed her, but she was amazing last
weekend.

More later.
Love to all, Carly Gewirz