Terrific post, Hilary and I too was a Madness fan as a kid so it's great to see Suggs making an appearance. I saw his one-man show a few years ago and it was great fun.
After your comments about drinking about water I am going to place glasses of water all around the house and drink from them as I pass. I am hopeless at this so it's good to get your reminder.
The piece about the choir was hilarious. Music is magic. I once volunteered at a local care home for people with severe disabilities. I used to take my guitar and play for the residents. There was a man with an acquired brain injury who was nonverbal. He could only manage a few noises, no words, and he loved music and would always come in his wheelchair and listen when I played. Once I started playing a song from the '60s that he liked and I was astonished to see him singing along. I never underestimate the power of music. When my grandfather had a severe stroke and had trouble speaking he could always sing along to the radio.
Jules! How lovely that you play guitar and shared your music with older adults in a care home. Your story about the nonverbal man singing along made me misty-eyed. So heartwarming and moving. ❤️And I agree, music is the best medicine. I had a friend who suffered from dementia and if he was confused or irritable, I’d play Greek music—his favorite—and he’s start dancing and smiling. I had no idea Suggs did a one-man show! Would’ve loved to have seen it. The music of Madness is so uplifting. We were all doing the pogo. Good times indeed.
Drinking water as I desperately try to get both "Celebrate" and "Consider Yourself" out of my brain! 😂😂😂
🤣Thanks, Julia! You made me lol. Hope you’re feeling hydrated.
Terrific post, Hilary and I too was a Madness fan as a kid so it's great to see Suggs making an appearance. I saw his one-man show a few years ago and it was great fun.
After your comments about drinking about water I am going to place glasses of water all around the house and drink from them as I pass. I am hopeless at this so it's good to get your reminder.
The piece about the choir was hilarious. Music is magic. I once volunteered at a local care home for people with severe disabilities. I used to take my guitar and play for the residents. There was a man with an acquired brain injury who was nonverbal. He could only manage a few noises, no words, and he loved music and would always come in his wheelchair and listen when I played. Once I started playing a song from the '60s that he liked and I was astonished to see him singing along. I never underestimate the power of music. When my grandfather had a severe stroke and had trouble speaking he could always sing along to the radio.
Thank you for a fantastic post.
Jules! How lovely that you play guitar and shared your music with older adults in a care home. Your story about the nonverbal man singing along made me misty-eyed. So heartwarming and moving. ❤️And I agree, music is the best medicine. I had a friend who suffered from dementia and if he was confused or irritable, I’d play Greek music—his favorite—and he’s start dancing and smiling. I had no idea Suggs did a one-man show! Would’ve loved to have seen it. The music of Madness is so uplifting. We were all doing the pogo. Good times indeed.
And I love your trick to stay hydrated! I will try that too.
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😂That’s the spirit, Martine!! Now I gotta activate the gravel!
This is all the best and put such a smile on my face!
Aww. Thanks, K2! You're the best! xoxo
🤣Thanks, Julia! You made me lol. Hope you’re feeling hydrated.