I found I had to play at 1/2 tempo. The mind still works, but it's slower.

I printed out the words in big print, one page at a time.

Many people want certain tunes, they will tell you if you sit with them a bit.

The activity director is a good source. They know who sings and enjoys it.

Even the ones who don't talk much have favourites.

Getting the activity director who they know to clap along and be up front with you helps.

The alphabet song went over big.

L O V E - Nat King Cole

Tennessee Ernie Ford.

I almost made the switch to 'karoke'. It seems to be better if you hype it.

I used Band in a Box to practice, but usually just played by myself.

I have a standing invite to play the grand piano in several places. I just show up alone then.

I'm also supposed to start doing the grand at the Hilton Hotel. Free buffet lunch and a drink for an hour's work at 1 pm, any day I want.

I sure need some motivation of my own. I'm so poor with walking I'm just a few steps away from someplace like that myself. Most days.

Today included.

But I've stuff to do.

And my own pianos and keyboards call me all the time. Like now.

John Conley
Musica est vita