>  Doing freebee shows for local community groups is always appreciated by the community, and people will recognize me from Christian shows.

>  Doing shows for "whatever you can afford" has three benefits:

                   1.  It allows venues that might not be able to afford a set fee to still hire us for whatever they can afford.

                   2.  Many venues give more than I would set for a minimum fee.

                   3.  After I've done a freebee in some venues, they will give a generous offering the next time around.

>  Kids' shows are NOT my  strength.

>  Kids shows go better when adults in the audience actually sit with the kids and help them focus.

>  Not all adult volunteers are going to do the above.

>  I need to rest the day of shows now that I'm in my 60's.

>  God always provides the money, means and motivation to get to the shows He's called me to do.

>  I can not longer book a schedule that has consecutive days of long travel.

>  Nursing homes are getting to be a more and more enjoyable venue.

>  My wife is amazing support of my calling.

>  God is good, all the time.