A New Ride, A Radio Tutorial, and A Run To Detroit

In the space of 36 hours, I made two trips to Detroit, took in a show, and helped a young lady make a dream happen. It was a pretty good day.

Let’s get the headline out of the way: I HAVE ACQUIRED A VEHICLE!

My new ride is a 2016 Buick Encore. It has been lovingly cared for, has relatively low mileage, and looks to be the perfect solution for my touring and rideshare needs. It gets good mileage, carries a fair amount of gear, and is even fun to drive. Trust me when I say that this is an enormous relief.

So many of you have been worried about my tour status and the state of my mental health in recent weeks as I have worked to deal with another dead vehicle on the eve of a massive tour. The outpouring of love, generosity, and kindness has been truly overwhelming, and I cannot begin to properly thank you for your donations, purchases, and notes of encouragement. It has truly meant so very much to me.

Things have been a bit of a whirlwind since I snagged the car as soon as the dealership opened on a recent Thursday morning. My first full day and change with the car was a rush of activity, excitement, and connection that left my …