Friday, June 19, 1998 Portland, Oregon Whew! Day one is finito. I can't believe it. It was so great to see everyong from last year. It feels like one, big, long reunion of some sort of wonderful, yet strange family. I mean, I will see these people every single day of my life for the next two and a half months. What a strange phenomenon. Touring. I'm on tour. People talk about "going on tour" as if it's this magical, wonderful thing. And, in a lot of ways it is. However, it's not about hanging out with rock stars and looking cool. It's a lot of hard work that can be very exhausting and frustrating at times. But, it's great because a real family is formed. Everyone was hugging one another and clearly glad to see each other and do Lilith Fair a second time. I feel too that is is a great thing to be a part of a first-time, never-before-done event. I'm really proud to be a part of it and proud of the woman (Sarah McLachlan) who got it together and agreed to do it and make it happen. There are so many fabulous women involved this year, it's really exciting to meet them all and find out what they do. Well, it's late and I must sleep now. Big day ahead at the Gorge. [ back ]