Mbo, there is a young man in town here who may have had a lifestyle something like yours. What he did mostly was play fiddle; in social interaction he was fairly inarticulate and a bit inept (No offense, Mbo! That's where you're different). He's 21 now and a very talented young man, started out on the Suzuki method when he was 8 or 9. Irish music is/has been his main interest.

A couple of years ago a professor friend staked him to a visit to Ireland and the young man and his mother- a guitar player- traveled around Ireland for two months playing with everyone they met. When they returned to Alaska he was a different person. Now he carries his fiddle to the parks and to the waterfront and gets out his fiddle. People- especially young people- gather around and he has a wonderful time. His whole demeanor has lightened- and we're all happy for him. Still doesn't talk much though. *BG*

Ebbie