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erronis

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9. I found that as I aged, probably around 50, I didn't need music to be present all the time.

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Thu Nov 20, 2025, 03:26 PM

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And then, slowly, I stopped listening much at all. No car radio, no stereo. Sometimes play a bit on the piano.

Recently I've understood that having music in my life is important for brain function. I've started listening again to my albums and am thinking about getting a new keyboard. It has made my life much more enjoyable.

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My wife and I each know a few people like this NewHendoLib Thursday #1

My household warred over different types of music bucolic_frolic Thursday #2

I've watched this with youngsters growing up and changing their preferences ever few months. erronis Thursday #4

How awful it must be. elleng Thursday #3

"These go to 11"...11 on the dial is a must... wcmagumba Thursday #5

I think my mother had this. Diamond_Dog Thursday #6

I had no idea bamagal62 Thursday #7

While there are certain genres i don't particularly care for, mwmisses4289 Thursday #8

I found that as I aged, probably around 50, I didn't need music to be present all the time. erronis Thursday #9

I recently bought a new keyboard but need to use it more, I'm going to start playing (at) my guitars and banjos again... wcmagumba Thursday #10

And I'm 68...I need a lot of music...ha ha... wcmagumba Thursday #11

You'll be my guiding light. Let me know how it goes. erronis Thursday #12

I have a Casio Casiotone CT-S500 - 61-Key Touch-Responsive Portable Keyboard wcmagumba Thursday #13

This explains why people like ted nugents music. LOL nt Javaman Friday #14