James Kearney wrote, in part:

>My enroaching deafness also meant that live concerts sounded as
>overwhelming as a pocket radio, distorted and diminished by my hearing
>aids.  But I persisted,- -

James's recollections can only help remind us what a precious gift the
appreciation of music is.  (Even when it's not classical.) It's wonderful
to see yet another example that love of music can overcome even this most
heartbreaking of losses.  Best of luck, James!

Dave Wolf
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