Hello, all. During January I have been based in Salvador, Bahia Brazil. As summer has firmly planted itself in the southern hemisphere, the daily high temperature has moved close to 90 degrees F 32 degrees C; lows are in the mid 70’s F (23-25 degrees C). I have a few songs that are just about finished, one in Portuguese. Here is the chorus: “Curtimos a brisa na praia Pintado por raios do sol Água de crystal desta capital Abençoa o amor.” The other, in English, an upbeat pop number, is a bit edgier. Lines include: “I never asked for a hit of crack, A vat of acid, or a whiff of smack. Look at my arms; you’ll find no tracks. My only vice is you.” February in Bahia should be filled with more warmth. Carnaval is Salvador is special: over a million people dancing in the streets to the music of dozens of bands staged atop tractor trailers that course slowly along three routes in the city. I’ll keep writing and playing. I send you very warm wishes for blessings.