Well......I was somewhat shocked when I opened up this post. I was starting to think I was one of only a few who cared about actually making music as compared to spending their time A-B'ing keyboards.

Not only "shocked" but pleased to see in all of you who responded a similar "passion to please" folks and the recognition of (what I consider to be) music as therapy (both to yourself and others) rather than a paycheck.

And......not sure how to say this, but as I look at those who remarked here, the thought suddenly occurred to me that if I had to guess who would relate to this post, it would be all of the members above.

And....I didn't write this for the glory or to pass myself off as a "hero to the people." My intended meaning was something like.......don't dismiss these hundred year old songs because they're "a hundred years old." They still have a lot of mileage left in them and you get your money's worth when you use them.

And finally....thanks for your comments about my "moral makeup." I honestly never thought about it that way. Only ever thought about stockpiling songs that make people happy. I took a good look at myself in the mirror now and came away with a different perception of myself.

Does this mean I get a free ticket to the Promised Land now?