In just a little over 4 weeks I will be heading up to Gilford, New Hampshire to the Gunstock Mountain Resort for Soulfest 2018. I have been teaching a seminar on the convergence and need for art, faith & imagination at the festival for over 10 years now. Periodically I find myself getting into the mindset when I go to events like this where I feel that the music and performances almost becomes second to the growing need to renew interpersonal relationships. I get to see friends that I only see once every year or so and these friendships are near and dear to me. People like Jim Trick, Courtney Reid, Michael Pritzl, Christopher Williams, Rachel Taylor & Dan Russell are good for my soul and my mind. Seeing and being with folks like this encourages me that there are actually artists who are concerned with art and beauty in this broken old world of ours. Artists who are committed to creating great art and beauty and not just churning out second rate propaganda like meat coming out of a sausage grinder. On top of all that the visual aspect of the location of the festival is nothing short of spectacular. A few years ago I took an open cockpit biplane ride over Lake Winnipesaukee which is right near the festival sight. It was an amazing ride and one which just might indulge in once again. The Gunstock Mountain Resort is also the home to an excellent zip line ride, one of these days I might actually get up the nerve to try it. I did the mountain coaster last year and it was great. Soulfest, here we come!!!