I never cease to be amazed at the opportunities that come my way that allow me to experience the power of music.  
In the process I strengthen my belief in performing shows that are all my own songs.  I have the opportunity to talk about where in my own life experience I got the ideas for the songs.  I can talk about the struggles and triumphs that have lead me to write my songs.  I can celebrate laughter and humour, interact with the audience and receive genuine, hearfelt thanks.  
I was able to experience all this and more when we went to the Drop In Centre  for St. Paddy's Day.  We had funny hats, played some lively jigs, did a hour's set of my uptempo tunes that included country rock, bluegrass, swing, oldies rock and roll and the blues.
The residents of The Drop In Centre were singing and clapping along; shouting out answers to my questions and laughing.  After we were done various residents came up to us and thanked us for taking their minds off  their difficult way of life.
It did my heart good.  
I don't care if I am a late bloomer.   I don't care if I had to wait to create a career as a performer.  I only care that my work is allowing me to bring  laughter and hope to audiences where ever I find them.
I repeat my adage.  It is never too late to bloom!!