La Partenza

I can not believe it is time for me to go back to the States. Two months is the blink of an eye — or less! — with a project like this. I can’t believe how much we have gotten done these past two months, the friends and contacts we’ve made, the ground we’ve covered, the new words we’ve learned! My feeling about the project is, in some ways, completely different now. It’s REAL. Real in a bricks & mortar kind of way. In the kind of way that you know exactly how much milk you like in your coffee. In the way that you know how to get places without looking at the street signs. The Art Monastery Project is happening. Of course there are hurdles between now and when we move into the convent, between then and when we are world famous and changing the world, between then and when Calvi is truly our home and we’re speaking Italian with ease. But those hurdles don’t look so murky and terrifying as they did two months ago. They might seem overwhelming at times, but if we keep our heads down and keep on truckin’, it looks to me like we are going to get there. The biggest question mark– maybe even the only question mark– is money. In my heart of hearts I believe that the only thing that could stop this project from succeeding and having a significant impact on the world is funding. We have really smart, really dedicated people working like mad on the Alpha Team. We have legions of professional artists waiting in the wings. We have an ever-growing network of supporters who bring us new ideas and opportunities to build bridges and forge lasting connections with the local communities and beyond. People like DJ Franky, who have experience in just this kind of thing and know the system, are not worried about us finding funding. Still, it’s the only factor that causes a tremor in my heart. But THAT’s why I’m headed to the airport tomorrow! That is why we are embarking on an ambitious 8-city tour of the US, asking those inspired souls to donate to the cause.

Here I go. Wish me luck.

By the way, check the list of cities and think about who you know in each location! Consider attending one of these events. They are really fun and entertaining. If you come and bring a friend, you’re making a significant impact on our stability and on the future of the project.

US Fundraising Tour
April 6 ~ Los Angeles Event
April 12 ~ New York Event
April 14 ~ Bloomington Event
April 16 ~ Kansas City Dinner
April 19 ~ Seattle Event
May 2 ~ San Francisco Event
May 21 ~ Buffalo Event
June 4 ~ Boston EventI can not believe it is time for me to go back to the States. Two months is the blink of an eye — or less! — with a project like this. I can’t believe how much we have gotten done these past two months, the friends and contacts we’ve made, the ground we’ve covered, the new words we’ve learned! My feeling about the project is, in some ways, completely different now. It’s REAL. Real in a bricks & mortar kind of way. In the kind of way that you know exactly how much milk you like in your coffee. In the way that you know how to get places without looking at the street signs. The Art Monastery Project is happening. Of course there are hurdles between now and when we move into the convent, between then and when we are world famous and changing the world, between then and when Calvi is truly our home and we’re speaking Italian with ease. But those hurdles don’t look so murky and terrifying as they did two months ago. They might seem overwhelming at times, but if we keep our heads down and keep on truckin’, it looks to me like we are going to get there. The biggest question mark– maybe even the only question mark– is money. In my heart of hearts I believe that the only thing that could stop this project from succeeding and having a significant impact on the world is funding. We have really smart, really dedicated people working like mad on the Alpha Team. We have legions of professional artists waiting in the wings. We have an ever-growing network of supporters who bring us new ideas and opportunities to build bridges and forge lasting connections with the local communities and beyond. People like DJ Franky, who have experience in just this kind of thing and know the system, are not worried about us finding funding. Still, it’s the only factor that causes a tremor in my heart. But THAT’s why I’m headed to the airport tomorrow! That is why we are embarking on an ambitious 8-city tour of the US, asking those inspired souls to donate to the cause.

Here I go. Wish me luck.

By the way, check the list of cities and think about who you know in each location! Consider attending one of these events. They are really fun and entertaining. If you come and bring a friend, you’re making a significant impact on our stability and on the future of the project.

US Fundraising Tour
April 6 ~ Los Angeles Event
April 12 ~ New York Event
April 14 ~ Bloomington Event
April 16 ~ Kansas City Dinner
April 19 ~ Seattle Event
May 2 ~ San Francisco Event
May 21 ~ Buffalo Event
June 4 ~ Boston Event