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crud

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2. I heard a story on NPR

Reply to OKIsItJustMe (Original post)

Tue Nov 18, 2025, 04:39 PM

16 hrs ago

About a symphony conductor who, after a tumor, was left with no memory, not even moment to moment. But he could still read music and conduct the band.
They said our deepest memories are musical memories.

My 89 yr old MIL loves singing Karaoke and is sharp as anyone I know. I fixed her up With a Karaoke machine and she searches YouTube for songs.

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Thanks, I feel fine. elleng 17 hrs ago #1

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