Have you ever heard of fasciation? I hadn’t until last summer when a strange group of black-eyed susans appeared in my mother’s garden. She was quite perturbed. I was less so, maybe recognizing in it a kindred spirit. Sometimes we just look different.

I have launched the fundraiser for my next project today and with it comes all of the jitters. Do people want to hear about this? Why am I asking for so much money? What if this is a bad idea and I’m out of my mind?

I actually have the answers to these questions. Yes, some will want to hear about. I am asking for this much money because it’s how much it costs to make a record these days. This could be a bad idea, and I could be out of my mind (especially in this heat), but I’d much rather be here than too scared to do what I feel is the right thing to do.

Which is why I’m here, contemplating the fasciated plant. Some people will cut it down, weirded out. Others will find it a special gift. I have no way of knowing what lies ahead here, but every once in a while an idea comes into your garden, and it doesn’t quit. It moves you and inspires you and excites you.

I’m excited to see what is next.

You can check out the fundraiser here:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-halleys-spontaneous-mutation-project