No one knows what the "original" version was like, M. Ted. But, in many songs, I see no reason to put my own "spin" on an old song, or rewrite it to make it "better."

And yes, songs do preserve me. Music preserves me. It helps to keep me grounded, it reminds me of all that I have to be thankful for, it helps me to see the humor in difficult times, and it can help to restore my faith in people.

Jerry