The Show Must Go On!
I had the privilege to be in the Illuminate film lab with a man named Larry Rosenberg. He is a delightful, articulate, entertaining and loving being. He has a gift of making up songs in the moment about whatever we might be saying. He is two years younger than me and three years older than Lou Ann. They are both on the cusp of the baby boomer generation. Larry has created a musical show, titled The Larry Show. He had us over to his home tonight and he is also a gracious host and wonderful cook. A man of inexhaustible talents!
His show is about his life. He blends many famous tunes and dance into the fabric of the story. It is a happy, joyful, sad and endearing tale of a person who transcended his environment and early life. He has risen to the top of several career paths. However, he has found his treasure in telling his life story. And he has a message for all of us who are of the same generation or even older. It is never too late! Never too late, to find the spark that lights up our eyes, quickens our pulse and brings joy to ourselves and others.
I am encouraging any and all of you to find your song, your story, your passion, your joie de vivre! We are not all musically talented like Larry. However, there may be some of us who have left behind a dream. We are retired or just tired. We have a story to tell that is uniquely ours. Take a moment and think about what might give us a renewed joy of life. It may be something from decades ago that is still simmering on our life’s back burner. It may be time to turn up the heat and let it cook!
I have shared with you that Lou Ann and I are looking into creating a television show! It is not too late! Please join us happy septuagenarians and let your freak flag fly! Meaning, don’t judge that hidden gem of expression that you have been holding back! The world needs it! You may need it! From my ever expanding heart to yours, Thomas