McGrath, it worked out pretty well for awhile, but the setup was kind of unfulfilling. Most of the people stayed in their rooms and I played out in a large living area. The acoustics were great, so they could hear me and the staff loved it, but I quit after a time, partly because it was difficult for me to go out during the heat of the day without air conditioning in my car and partly because there was so little actual contact with the people I wanted to help. It did help me to figure out that I want to pursue helping people, one-on-one through transition and to study that discipline, "music thanatology," some more. I posted the tunes I played on another thread. I'll dig it up. Since I didn't sing while playing, some of them may not have known the words, but I played a pretty broad mix of popular/light/sad/serious songs.

Jerry, I couldn't help but love that song, esp. the way Art sings it and knowing that he is no longer able to perform, so that, in a way, is his legacy, that and all of the other songs and gems he so kindly shares with us. It is a beautiful song. OH!! Duh! Light just went off in my little peabrain...you are THAT Jerry!!! Sorry, until I came to Mudcat, I was all old cowpoke, some popular folk, and classical. I've learned a lot, esp. due to Art taking me under his wing, but I am still terrible with names and connections! Now that I have realised, please allow me to say that I really DO love your song. It is so beautiful and the friends and family I have sung it for agree. Thanks so much!

kat