It is a warm Sunday afternoon in March. I am looking out the window of our office, and this photo is what I see. It might not look like much but it is one of the most exciting things I've ever had the pleasure to gaze upon.

Here in Western North Carolina we seem to have skipped winter. I feel cheated but am trying to practice that living in the moment attitude. Spring is upon us and the first planting is beginning.

We have a wonderful couple leasing the land and the first tilling was done last week. Today they are mulching. Creation comes in all packages. They are growing wonderful, out of the ordinary crops. We get to watch the beauty of it all. We also get to eat the beauty of it all. Crop #1: Jerusalem artichokes.

Stay tuned. I'm thinking about putting a live web cam out there so I can see it while we are traveling for our summer shows. For now, there is no place on earth I'd rather be. Happy Sunday.

Q