Deane
I certainly see where you are coming from,but for my part,I had a full timr job that would allow me to play out only on weekends until 1997 when I retired. Therefore,I haven't been through the mill like many of you. I feel like I had to defer my real love,which is performing music. At 79,I am not guaranteed anything,but I'll give her a go until I can't any longer. Luckily,my wife is a music lover,and is right behind me(or ahead of me).
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