Now and Then

Listening to "Now and Then" by the re constituted Beatles on a video feed this morning reminds me that they were the bellwether of my youth.  It was a very bittersweet moment seeing John and George, with images furnished by AI.  As the last recording by this band, is signals the passing of my youth and hopeful feelings.  I was part of the America of the 60's and their music was the sound of my times.  Being 14 when they played on Ed Sullivan, I remember it being a really big night for us.  We had never seen anything like this band or their music.  It was raucous and in tune, but having rough edges, unlike the smooth pop songs of the time. 

Paul is still kicking around playing smaller venues and making the grandchildren of his original fans happy.  Ringo has put together a collection of musicians from the 70's and 80's in his All Starr band and still banging away on the drums at 84.  I watch some of it on YouTube during my time on the treadmill at Planet  Fitness.  These master musicians keep me going.

A different subject:

Medicaid provides support for those with low income, like Shannon.  She relies on it to give her a place to live, a program to attend and food in her belly.  Aside from this, she has no income. Each resident at her home receives this coverage as well, and the privately owned group home is funded in large part by this program. These folks are well taken care of and the facility is regularly updated and in a good state of repair.  

Please know that these citizens would have no where to go without Medicaid. They are adults and many of the parents have passed away. All the care they receive is from the staff at the home. Lose the this funding and the wheelchairs would be pushed out on the street.  Most of the residents are profoundly disabled and without the ability to care for themselves.  Should those in power choose to diminish this needed funding, our most vulnerable citizens, and they are citizens, would be harmed.

thats it

all for now