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Jo Ann, Thank you for the note. When I posted the "The Dancer" I was afraid that some people might be offended by comparing a drunk to someone with Parkinson's. Even though diagnosis about 6 or 7 years ago, I have not really seen many others with Parkinson's. So, I was unaware there might be such a comparison in some cases until the night of the benefit. After posting the piece I decided it did not have the impact that I wanted. The conclusion was not personal enough so I have added another verse at the end and made several word changes throughout. Here is the last verse: The impact on me was far greater than most. For I am a Parkie and I saw a ghost. It was he that was showing my future to be. Just be happy and dance, ignore people like me. If you want a fresh copy, please email me. Again Thanks ...Clay ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jo Ann Coen" <[log in to unmask] </cgi-bin/compose?curmbox=F000000001&a=90c695be5719d58c7cf338406c8844e8& mailto=1&[log in to unmask]&msg=MSG1010180389.71&start=5332434&len=1878& src=&type=x> > To: <[log in to unmask] </cgi-bin/compose?curmbox=F000000001&a=90c695be5719d58c7cf338406c8844e8& mailto=1&[log in to unmask]&msg=MSG1010180389.71&start=533 2434&len=1878&src=&type=x> > Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2002 10:16 AM Subject: Re: The Dancer > Clay - I really enjoyed "The Dancer". Many people thought my love was > eiher drunk or had a hangover (staggering and tremors). I can certainly > relate to that. They also had a tendency to interrupt him in > mid-sentence, either because he was speaking so slowly, or when he > searched for a word, they thought he was through. Some even ignored him > as if he wasn't there. When I was with him, I would always come back to > him and say, "And what were you saying?" But I truly believe it's > because people don't understand and not because they are stupid. Best > wishes, Jo Ann > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------