Back to normal. And it feels good. For the first time in a couple of weeks, Ruth and I went for a walk on the River Walk, here in Derby (CT., that is.) It was good to get the legs moving again, and I know that I'll feel better tomorrow. We've just about cleaned up for our Christmas and will start taking the decorations down after Jan. 1. We've made at least a dent in all the food that we had left over, and I may even take Ruth out to dinner, just for a change of pace.

Yesterday, I pulled out my banjo, which I haven't played in a long time. Don't ask how long. Much to my astonishment and pleasure, the old songs are still in there. All that they need is the playing. When I started my gospel quartet, most folks thought that I'd stopped playing folk music. Kinda like Little Richard leaving Rock and Roll to become a preacher. I never left folk, or became a preacher. I'd always done some gospel as part of folk music, so nothing seems to have changed, except the emphasis. Hey, I pulled a fourteen verse child ballad out of storage, dusted it off and it sounded as good as new on my banjo.

I'm really looking forward to the New Year. I'm brushing up on my folk music for a concert, and gearing the Gospel Messengers up for our 10th Anniversary concert in the spring. I'm looking forward to getting back to writing, and Ruth and I are counting our pennies to see if we can spring another trip this year.

So, what's coming up for you folks? Remember, the days are already getting longer (at least here in the Northern Hemisphere.)

If you feel so inclined, check out the Gifts og Ageing thread and add your comments..

Jerry