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You look pretty good for... 70!

You look pretty good for 70 Have you ever had someone give you a compliment only to realize it was back handed? Sometimes they intend to be cruel and other times their mouths just  spit out unfiltered words. This has happened to me a few times. I usually just laugh. What else can you do? I am a musician, among other things. I have a Bachelors Degree in Vocal Performance with a concentration in piano. I’ve been singing most of my life. It all began when I was 2 years old. We were in church a lot and I just had this urge to participate. Some people may call it vanity, but I just loved the way it felt to open my mouth and hear music come out. So, as I’ve mentioned previously my mother is an excellent pianist. She also sings. She can play the accordion, calliope, pipe organ and regular organ. So, when I was young I had a full time accompanist. She would play and sing and I couldn’t help but join her....good times. When I was two I got my first chance to sing solo. It was pr