The only problem with getting older is our body parts begin to fail, often just one at a time. In some instances, medical science manages to make minor repairs to the worn out parts, but eventually those parts fail to the point where they are no longer functional. And, this usually happens at an exponential rate. A good friend put all this in perspective when he said "Life is like a roll of toilet paper--the closer you get to the end of the roll, the faster it comes off."

As to the performer that plays NHs for free--YOU JUST PICKED MY POCKET! They all have activity budgets, and while some have been reduced to a minor degree during the past year, most are still intact. When you perform any function you quickly develop the reputation as "The guy who plays for free!" I would much rather be "The guy who puts on a great show!" be in high demand and command the highest fees.

Cheer up folks, you're all on the same, fast-moving train.

Gary