Kermit, an 85-year-old flute player, has really missed playing his usual music, wind ensemble and busking, during the pandemic. Instead he often goes outside and plays his flute among his beautiful flowers to keep in practice while enjoying our Southern California weather and the garden. The neighbors, far from complaining, seem to enjoy it too.

On the Fourth of July he played a moveable patriotic concert. He would pull up in friends’ driveways where he would play the National Anthem and a couple of other patriotic songs. The friends would come out on the porch and cheer him on, keeping a social distance. People seemed truly delighted with his performance. He felt happy also to take the music to our friends and to celebrate the holiday. Sharing his music has helped him stay upbeat during the Covid pandemic.

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