This is the fourth book documenting a unique period of time (the present). The country I loved is a place I recognize less. My personal life continues to be better than I deserve. I discover new concepts in music (new to me) and love my dogs more and more. I am unable to shut out the sickness that threatens our country's existence. I try and compensate by walking in the woods with my fiancé, Lydia, and our dogs Cusco and Suki. I practice music and workout everyday and find ways to keep it interesting. The last few years have been more of everything. More good. More bad. Writing allows me to process what is happening and makes me try and resolve the unresolvable. I hope you decide to take the ride with me. We are traveling together. Some of us realize it and others pretend not to by shutting their eyes and ears. I'm envious in certain ways, but I'm more disgusted. I'll still find a way to see some humor and some hope. Peace, Tom