Gary Alt: Home Plate
UPDATE on the aftermath of my recent car accident (8/24/10). Thanks all for your concern, but it's really not too big a deal, although a 50 MPH head-on impact with a utility pole can be pretty jarring. I was the only one in the car, and no other vehicles were involved, so all the damage was to me, my car, and a demolished pole. The only reason I posted this on my website is because I've received so many thoughts of concern from all over the world, and I don't even know how the news traveled so far so fast; this is the best way to get a general message out to the most people. But my heart really goes out to people like a very dear friend who recently had a painful operation on her foot, and other families who have recently lost loved ones in death. My situation is really nothing in comparison. Just more doctor's visits ahead, attention to some lingering pain that might indicate undetected injuries, and so on.
What I meant about not being able to hear music for now is this: Of course I can listen to music and find some enjoyment in it, although it's not easy lately. But ordinarily I "hear" rhythms, melodies, lyrics and so on in my head all the time that I then develop into compositions. That hasn't happened for a few weeks, and I don't know if and when I'll get it back. Anyway, it's not connected with the car accident, so quit worrying, will ye?!
Thanks again, everybody.
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