Somebody wrote that by singing with the Karaoke machine and posting the videos, I was showing that I could be humbled. I sure can be humbled, and watching this video will do it.

But I had a blast. We brought the Karaoke gear over to the Mansion. The staff and most of the residents fled or hid, nobody wanted much to do with us.

But Jean came in to watch, Helen brought her comfort doll Angel, Brother Peter came in to glower and he and Ben watched for about two minutes and left quickly.

It was just an unplanned rehearsal, and Peggie was more than ready to sing. I joined her for two or three of the songs.

The Mansion aides peered from around the corner and laughed. Brittany and Hollyanne wanted no part of it, and Julie, the activities director, looked suspicious.

But Peggie was eager to sing, and Madeline asked to sing, and I know of at least six other residents who want to do some Karaoke. We’ll win over some converts and be launched.

Maria loved it and so did I, as awful as I sounded. Peggie is game and brave, she just waded right in. We made an arresting duo. But the thing is working, and working well.

For better or worse, the Mansion has a karaoke machine. And I am already having fun. Who would have thought? Couldn’t get Maria to sing though, she’ll belly dance but not sing Karaoke.

“I don’t think so, surely not on a video,” she says.