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Old 03-23-2007, 07:58 AM
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Posted By: Steve f

Not on the same scale as some others here. I recommend this, it only takes a couple of hours.

My wife and I give impromptu shows at a local nursing home. Their eyes really brighten when holding some of the cards (W517 and Goudey reprints)and I think that they actually listen to my shpiel. They become animated and inquisitive and often bring up childhood memories.

The Rec lady tells me we're behind the Sinatra impersonator, but ahead of the macrame' class in popularity. My wife gets especially embarrassed when I make her take the lead in singing 'Take me out to the Ballgame'. It's always great laughs, very little effort and brings 'em back if for only a brief time. Incidentally, though some have fallen asleep, knock on wood, not one cardiac arrest.

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