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Writing this from Red Rocks. Tonight is my third and final OMAM show of this trip. Tomorrow morning I point the car toward Tennessee.

I saw both nights at Pine Creek Lodge, then wandered through Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Colorado to get here. Three weeks on the road for three shows by the best band in the world. It sounds excessive and maybe it was, but it's been one of the most peaceful, beautiful stretches of my life.

I'll remember the small crowd in Montana, the mountains, the strangers who became friends, and the way this band's music sounded under open sky.

Heading home grateful and full.

A few years ago, a verse from "Lakehouse" planted itself in my head and wouldn't leave.

"A fox that gains our trust
But then breaks it as he walks
Away from us, away from us"

I kept wondering what kind of world would make a fox like that. Over time, that wondering turned into a fable called “The Fox Who Wondered Why.” It's not a retelling of the song. The verse was the spark. The story went its own way.

After the first show, I handed Nanna a copy with a short note inside explaining how that Lakehouse started everything. I didn't expect anything beyond that. I just wanted to say thank you.

The second night, they played Lakehouse. I cannot tell you what that felt like. I stood there tearing up while the song that started the whole thing washed over me.

If anyone wants to read it, I'm happy to share an e-copy with you.

It's a night I'll never forget.

I traveled 2000+ miles for these shows. What an amazing venue. They allow dogs, so my dog is getting to see OMAM.