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 derriere! 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. In the 1980's, I remember when I used to teach in the Yamaha ESFC (Electone School for Children) Course, 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 have 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.
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There's more to this tale though...It is the significance of the piano. 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.
Anonymous Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest, heals the heart and makes it whole, flows from heaven to the soul.