As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, I wanted to take a moment to let everyone know that I’ll be taking a short break from posting.

This time of year always reminds me how important it is to pause, breathe, and spend time with the people who matter most. I’m looking forward to enjoying the long weekend with family and friends—good food, good conversation, and a little time to reset before December arrives.

Burning The Ground has always been a labor of love, and I’m grateful every day for the community that gathers here. Whether you’ve been with me since the early years or discovered the site more recently, thank you for your support, your messages, and your shared enthusiasm for the music we celebrate.

I’ll return with new posts sometime during the first week (or so) of December. There’s plenty lined up that I’m excited to share once I’m back.

Even though Thanksgiving is traditionally a U.S. holiday, I want to send warm wishes to all of you around the world. No matter where you are or what you celebrate, I hope the coming days bring you peace, joy, and moments of gratitude.

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

—Paul