masterwordsmith-unplugged

Over 2.3 million viewers have watched the following video clip recorded at Mayo Clinic that features Fran and Marlo Cowan playing an impromptu duet of the 1920's song "The Old Grey Bonnet" in the atrium of the Mayo Clinic.
Marlo turned 90 in February and they have been married for SIXTY-TWO YEARS!!!

Incredible!!

It is not just the lengthy period of their marriage or their age but it is the exuberance, the joy, energy, love, harmony that this loving couple exude from the smiles on their faces, to their non-verbal communication to their music to their gait...

Please observe their body language closely while enjoying the lively music. It is obvious that they were just having a gala time doing what they do best together - making beautiful music and I am sure it is not just in musical notes but in many areas of their lives!

Even though the performance is not flawless in that there are slip-ups now and then, they did not glare at each other or frown or project any negative communication but they just went on without a care in the world. What mattered was their attitude - they love each other, love playing together, love making music and love entertaining through their music and hopefully touch lives with what they do.

Note that Fran even has the time to look up and smile at the crowd in the 20th and 30th second.

The first time they exchanged places, it is Fran who whispered instructions to Marlo in the 40th second and he voiced no objection but nodded and as they moved, note that Marlo gives her a loving pat on her butt!!! How sweet!

And that's not all!!! In the 50th second, when they exchange places again, this time it is Fran who pats his butt!! And when they exchange places for the third time, both are wary of each other in a playful attitude. I am sure that when they were younger, they had loads of fun together :-) with lots of teasing, loving and just living life to the max.

The bounce in Marlo's stance as he moves in rhythm to the music is simply awesome considering his age. I remember when I used to teach in the ESFC (Electone School for Children), it was so difficult to coax the kids to express themselves with their bodies at least moving a bit instead of sitting in front of the instrument like a statue! But here we are, two senior citizens who are still obviously so in love with each other and you know what?

It is the attitude that makes the difference and I am sure that is why they have lived to such a ripe old age and have stayed married for SIXTY-TWO years of their lives with such awesome, joyful, energetic vibrant spirits!!! I hope you will enjoy the video clip.



There's more to this tale though...It is the significance of the piano. If you have time, please watch the next clip and you will begin to understand that music heals and does so much more than just entertain...Apparently, around this piano, the patients come together as an ad hoc family who are on a similar journey of healing and to share with others what has brought joy into their lives...

Tonight, may you be inspired to love, to really live life to the fullest and to remain as youthful as you can be...after all, it's all about attitude that makes the difference!

God bless you and have a good day/evening wherever you may be.






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P.S. While writing this post, I watched the video more than ten times and my younger son was quite irritated with me. After I went to get a drink, I walked back to my laptop and my son greeted my lovingly and said, "Mom, let me give you a hug."

OK. Hugs accepted and expressions of love and kisses as well.

Most suspiciously, I asked him, what's up son? Are you making a 'Father's Day' card or something? He gave me a very cheeky smile and said, "Nothing. Just to tell you that I love you."

So, what's the deal?

Simple. My young man put my volume on MUTE!!!! So nothing happened when I clicked the video again for the umpteenth time. Truly, their exuberance is most infectious and I hope it struck a chord in your heart somehow. I wrote this post on Thursday night at about 11pm and scheduled it for posting at 6.15 a.m. - just in case you are wondering...Please leave a comment if you wish. I would love to hear from you.