Hi Al! Very kind of you to say so (you big kidder, you!)

Glad to hear the knives are serving you well, but not that some jerk ran off with one. Which one was it, BTW? (Not guaranteeing we can find you another one; the place we used to get 'em at went bust, sadly -- but we could keep an eye out for you...)

I didn't take up singing in old people's homes, but I have never forgotten watching you do your thing -- and the fine job you did (nor your generosity in inviting me along). I was most impressed, especially with the way you went around the room and made physical contact with every single person there; handshakes, kisses (especially the ladies!), hugs. It was something I'm not sure I'd have thought to do if I had just tried doing it myself, but seeing how much those folks appreciated contact with you made a deep impression on me.

I hope you're happy where you are, and well done to you for keeping to your resolve!

IDC2SMNTT, I hope you are continuing to improve and become stronger -- and maybe even like/love yourself a bit more every day.