Paulski, that reminds me of my passionate belief that people should DO STUFF! not just watch (or listen to) other people doing stuff. And that includes people of all ages, right up to the last minute of life, if possible. My 86-year-old dad farms and works as a mechanic (changing and repairing tractor and truck tires). Now I admit his motivation is a bit dysfunctional--he thinks he's a waste of space if he isn't being productive--but it keeps him moving and healthier than he would be otherwise. He has lung cancer and aced a series of chemo treatments the docs weren't even going to give him because of his age. He had to drive 100 miles one way, and he did the round trip every day (weekends off) for something like three weeks, most of the time by himself.
But I digress. I have often been frustrated because so many people just don't really want to do anything. It's really hard to find enough people to do something interesting, so this forum is a godsend for me in the music writing area.
I could go on and on about this--it's a topic dear to my heart. I think everyone would be healthier and happier if they DID stuff. I've started to work on a project (Late Bloomers Rock) that includes a component designed to encourage older people to start something new. Older, as in older than at least 40 or 50, but really, with no age limit.
Anyway, my enthusiasm for this runs away with me....sorry!
GuyBarry, thanks for reminding about your activities. I would like to do some things like that, as well. Not so much the practicing with other people in order to do choir stuff, because I don't want to drive all the way to town often enough--or in the evenings--for that, but organizing some kind of open mic or jam session at a local establishment, at least once, and the game ideas. Yes.
