And with that—I’ve now keynoted or performed in all 50 U.S. states.

And with that—after a flurry of recent gigs in Mississippi, Montana, Hawai’i, & Idaho—I’ve now keynoted or performed in all 50 U.S. states. Took nearly a quarter century to do so, but here we are.

Some highlights from this homestretch of tour dates:

This past Tuesday evening in Boise, Idaho at The Lit Room. One of the most original and gorgeous independent bookstores I’ve ever seen. To see little tributes to my dear friend Andrea Gibson everywhere on the shelves made the air feel threaded with their transcendent and sacred presence.

This past Sunday night in Hawai’i at The Slack Key Lounge, sharing the stage with legends and newcomers who are shaping the literary scene in Honolulu.

Last Thursday in Bozeman, Montana, doing a day-long residency at Montana State University, engaging students, faculty, and staff across the institution to identify tools and strategies to cultivate wellness and belonging.

And, finally, a couple weeks back: That magical night in Jackson, Mississippi at CoffeeProse.