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It certainly makes me smile. I've never even tried a harmonica ---- but may be headed out to buy one. I have so much trouble finding enough time for everything (as I'm sure others do too). I cook lunch for the hired hands here on the ranch (and I'm a pretty good cook and put a lot on the table). So, from the time I start that until they eat and I get it cleaned up, I'm in for about 3 hours. Then...... I'd really like to just sit down -- Ha! I'm past 76 and have quite a bit of arthritis (and two torn shoulders that need to be replaced. Too much damage and arthritis to repair but there's so much down time and I don't know how successful that would be at this age. I've been reading a bit about stem cell replacement for some of these type problems........ know anything about that???? I have two grand pianos, an older 3-keyboard organ and a newer electronic piano/organ ----- and one saxophone in the house...... maybe I need that harmonica ----- and a lesson book. I saw a country music show in Branson, Mo --- young man was just ever so cute -- and he had what looked like a new type harmonica with a fabulous sound. I need to learn about that because it was great. Larger than just the old-type harmonicas ----- I was sure impressed. As I think back over today (here at 12:30 am) I never did my nebulizer today and I don't want to let up on that. Guess I'll wait till morning and be sure I do it twice tomorrow. Now...... if I were coughing, I would have thought about that much earlier today. Goodness, I feel like I've written a novel. So sorry to bog you down with these little sidenotes. Jan

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For further reading on harmonica and choir therapy for lung health, I think you'll find this Connect discussion and the links to the articles and video inspiring and interesting.
- “Harmonica therapy” for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/harmonica-therapy-for-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/

Harmonica playing (in my case, blowing) is quite the rage in the lung health world. We had a harmonica teacher come to our Better Breathers Club and explain the benefits. It actually exercises the diaphragm and I am sure other muscles that help us breathe. Then, at the Mayo Clinic in JAX, the Lung Transplant support group has a harmonica club. Then, I read an article recently in 'Bronchiecstasis News Today', touting the benefits of playing the harmonica. I did buy a harmonica 5 yrs ago and a beginner's music book. I moved shortly after the purchase and it is still packed in a box in the garage. As soon as it is no longer hotter than blazes outside, I will dig it out and give it a try!