Longwood University Rocks!

It's here. That day when America stops and bear's witness to the final game of the season. How much chips, dip, pretzels, wings, and beer is consumed today? 

We had a tremendous day yesterday on the campus of Longwood University. The workshop, though poorly attended, was enjoyed by all and the discussion of race, bias, and social conscience vs self interest seemed to inspire the students into thinking more deeply about these issues. Then it was on to a yummy dinner of sliced steak chimichurri (don't know, never had it before, but it was good... it had some sort of relish on top of the meat), sauteed snow peas, roasted red potatoes, and white & dark Chocolate Mousse Cake with the Lancer Productions students. These are the ones who plan and facilitate all the entertainment and lecturers that come to campus. We had a nice nosh and chat with about eight students. Then we went over to the Jarman Auditorium, a gigantic 1,100 seat venue, to set up for the evenings performance. Lots of Lancer Production members helped us set-up so we were ready to go in snap. It looked like about 300 folks showed up for the show.  A mix of students, faculty, and locals. The show was very well received and the post show discussion went on for about 45 minutes. We cut it off at 10pm. Most of the audience stuck around for the discussion.  Not many black folk in attendance, which was surprising to me, but as it turns out Longwood has very few African Americans, except as one student called out, "they're on the basketball team." He wasn't trying to make a stereotypical comment (although it came out that way) it just happens to be the truth of the matter.  Chillin' today in the hotel and really beginning to miss my family. The hurt usually gets pretty acute about day 5 or 6 on the road. You start to feel that those little hugs and kisses you take for granted each day aren't there. The laughter, the love. The excitement and novelty of traveling to new places, performing, and meeting new people is still acute too, but nothing feels like home and the ones you love. Onward and upward!