No family to entertain here, but I did put all my back pains aside to play at two retirement homes today...and my back is paying the price. But, I am still glad I did it. Many of the residents had been picked up by their families and there were only 12 or 15 in each home. We sang traditional Christmas songs and Carols. It was more casual and intimate than most of my other visits. I don't think my being there came anywhere close to replacing previous Christmas's they may have been remembering with their families. But, it felt very good to bring some cheer and share a good time with them.

A third home cancelled due to an outbreak of the flu at the home. All the residents were confined to their rooms. It's enough to make a grown man cry.

Merry Christmas, All.
Eddie