change when you're ready for change. are we seeing an extension of that now? of course, in between, we do try and squeeze in some short and slow travel as well, which is more of a relaxed vacation kind of an experience. 2. what was your inspiration to write this book? she is so good at what she does. nevertheless, when the going gets tough, the tough gets going. kirk: this year's festival has a great variety of work. one would think having gone through so much after my first experience with living with someone, i would know better than to do it again. 