Thanks so much! What a sensitive and kind thing to say!

Actually, my health is pretty good, but at a certain age (I'm 68), you want to be prepared for anything.

I still work 100 hours a week at the office (film, sound-score production, graphics, photography, communication research), teach two University level classes, run a family trust (214 employees...rental property, three farms and several convenience stores), play 6-8 weeks overseas (Dubai), do 200 plus private playing jobs and maintain three rental properties in Lexington.

The time just seems right to do more for others. I do one job per week and donate the fee to my favorite charity. The people hiring me get a tax deduction, if needed, and that adds about $15,000.00 annually to the coffers of a well-deserving organization dedicated to the welfare of the 25,000 "forgotten" Kentuckians in nursing homes.

I have been so lucky in my lifetime, and music has been a big part of that. Besides, it's GREAT to see that look of wonder on a young person's face when they first begin to play.


Russ