Hi Rikki and Bud,

Rikki, you're so right when you say playing music has to come from within one's self. I think that is true for everyone with any hobby. I am a sportsman. I love sports of all types. My two younger sons have no interest in sports at all. I tried to get them interested in various sports when they were growing up, all to no avail. Bud, I wish my son had an interest in television, but he doesn't. In addition to having a severe learning disability, he is also autistic and an insulin-dependent diabetic. Yet, he loves music. When we are riding along in the car he won't let me fiddle with the CD player or the radio. His favorite song is "Downtown", recorded by Petula Clark, I believe. When I play that song for him his face just lights up. Like you, Bud, I know this is off topic more or less but it is good to share.

You two take care.

Again, MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MY FORUM FRIENDS!

Chuck