What to do?!!Īs someone with a severe hearing loss, loud music can be very debilitating to me.
It was from a new cycling class going on and I had another 45 minutes left to play in the lobby. At first I could not figure out where the sound was coming from and I asked the woman on the couch, "Do you hear that music?" She smiled and said, "Yes it is from a beautiful woman playing the guitar." Then as the loud music continued, she realized what I was talking about. The other night, during my usual playing time I was suddenly surprised by very loud, rowdy music blasting from the other room. I am in the background but I also get to meet many people who come and talk to me and tell me how much they appreciate the music. I play in a seated area where members sit and read or wait for an appointment. The idea is that going to the gym is "me" time. Once a month I play my guitar in the lobby at the gym where I go. Let's make it a good one! Thanks for stopping by. So happy Christmas and I wish you all the best life has to offer in the coming new year. If anyone had been walking by and heard our drumming version of, "O Come all Ye Faithful, " I am sure they would not have recognized the song! It made us all laugh. I never drummed and sang Christmas songs before and they took on a new twist. It was fun combing a game, drums and the holiday spirit. Imagine a drum line drumming, "Hark the Herald Angels Sing,' or "Deck the Halls." The biggest puzzler for them was, "Feliz Navidad" by Jose Feliciano.
I was leading a drum circle and something I like to do is play, "Name that Tune" using only rhythms. Today we did something fun with the songs. I've enjoyed bringing holiday cheer to nursing homes, hospital patients and assisted living centers this season. What is it you are seeking? I hope you find it. We have the silly joy of "Rudolph" and "Frosty", the solemn reverence of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen", the wistfulness of "White Christmas," the sadness of, "I'll Be Home for Christmas," and the happiness of, "Joy to the World." Oh and there is the peace of, "Silent Night." I find myself more than anything seeking peace in this hectic time of year.
I was saying the other day to a group of elders that Christmas music expresses every feeling. Merry Christmas, everyone! I hope you will enjoy the Peace as well as the Joy and everything in between.