Well here I am sitting in the Ritz-Carlton of Naples, Florida. The internet in the rooms is not free, but there is complimentary wi-fi in the lobby and pool areas. I’ll take it… Anyway, the weather is great. I’ve been spending some quality time by the pool, so hopefully I’ll be tan when you next see me. Doubtful though. I just don’t tan well. There’s a better chance of seeing me red. I hope to make it to the Gulf at least once on this trip. It’s right next to us, but we’ve been going to the pool instead. The pool is salinated (I think that’s the right word), meaning that it is filled with salt water. There’s almost always either a solo pianist or a small combo playing jazz in the lobby, so that’s been fun to listen to. Pretty soon, I need to go spifferize myself because we’re playing a song tonight before a fancy dinner. If you didn’t know, I’m here with Jennifer Stanley, an artist I play for on a pretty regular basis. So far on this trip, we’ve led worship in the Sunday morning church service, did one song before dinner last night, and played a small worship set this morning during breakfast. That’s the only way I can afford to even be here…I’m not paying a single penny. I hear a normal room like mine costs like $400 a night. It’s nice, but I’m not sure I’d pay that (actually I’m pretty sure the only time I’d even consider it is for my honeymoon…but that’s a different story). The beds and the view are amazing though…Egyptian cotton and a down matress pad. In fact, I think I might go lay down on it for a small while before I get dressed up. I might post more later if there’s anything to say and time to say it. I’m actually staying more busy than I thought I would be.

Matt