Seriously, you folks are priceless. your concern and support have really boosted my mood.
As far as singing goes, that is out of the question. Without vocal cords it is impossible.
I don't know if I have ever admitted this here but the fact is, I have never thought of myself as a singer, or a guitarist. I've always thought of myself as a story teller and humorist. Neither of those require a singing voice or pain free hands.
That being said, what the hell am I weeping about? I'm a published author, (two books,the new one is selling like pardons in a prison) a Grammy award nominee, (Thanks to Dan Schatz). I've spread Maine humor all over the USA and even to Scotland and England. I'm famous among those who know me.:-)and most of the people I know like me.

Losing my singing voice is the most cruel cut of all, but, with the help of great friends I survived it. I will beat this too 'cause I'm tougher than tripe, and a Taurus to boot.
Iron is tempered by fire and mankind by adversity.