8 Months, The Simple Story

January 15th, 2013

For those who just want a brief overview of the events of the past 8 months, I’ve cut the story to the bare bones, just filling the gap between the end of the April trip to Florida to New Year’s. A few pictures, as few words as I can to tell the story.

12-6-12, Return to 1213, Getting My House In Order

January 15th, 2013

I return to the East Coast to move forward with my lans to "get my house in order" by heading to Florida with all my stuff. But once again, I have to drop my plans and make new ones, reacting the same chaos I went to Alaska to escape. So it goes, I get it done.

Summer 2012, Return to Alaska, The Simple Story

January 15th, 2013

The simple short story of the my return to Virginia from Florida, and my return to Alaska for the Summer and Fall, and the start of the return journey back to the world and my life as Brian the Folksinger. I’m filling the long gap, the full story will come later when I have time

Journal 4-21-12: Mission Accomplished

April 24th, 2012

I am in Florida now, getting ready to head north again soon. The boat is hauled, and I'm visiting my relatives here before I head north. I am finally able to catch up on the webjournal, as well as 850 backlogged emails, and even rest up a few days. But not at first, not till […]

Journal 4-20-12: Turning the Corner

April 23rd, 2012

Turning the Corner I’ve reached Florida, ready to start work on the boat. The video-camera is off to be repaired, so eventually I'll be able to start the video journals again. In a few weeks I'll head north to plunge into the final stretch of settling mom's estate, most likely leaving behind the house I […]

Studio Journal 4-19-12: I’m Fixing A Hole

April 22nd, 2012

"I’m Fixing A Hole where the rain get's in" It is just over five months since I made a journal entry. Though I have written entries twice, once at New Years and again February 1st, I never got them to the point of posting. Without internet access, it was more difficult. But the simple truth […]

Studio Journal 11-18-11 Getting It Done

November 22nd, 2011

a couple months have past, and I have finally reached a watershed point in my responsibilities after ma’s death. I can’t cover it all, but I try to fill in the gap, share the thoughts and feelings that fill this significant experience.

Studio Journal 8-1-11: Getting it Done

August 3rd, 2011

I keep filling in the story, only a few developments in the music, as I am still wrapping up everything following ma’s death. It is still a hard slog, though I feel better, all told, mostly just focused on getting it done

Friends of Rusty

June 20th, 2011

A page for friends of Rusty to post their announcements, contact info and networks

Rusty the Thespian

June 20th, 2011

This page is dedicated to Rusty and her friends, a place to gather and post memories, stories, and reflections on a person who did so much, as a Thespian to the bone, a great spirit and person, and a real mom, nurturing so many people, everyone she met. Great going, ma.