I remember when I was a teenager the presence of my parents when out with younger people was a source of deep embarrassment - let alone a grandparent!
I have just been to another gig where two of my teenage grandsons were playing in a jazz fusion band - they are both very talented instrumentalists and I go to as many of their gigs as I can.
I walked in and they detached themselves from the group of young people they were chatting with, came over and gave me a hug and said it was good to have me there. I noticed other band members doing the same with their relatives.
At the door the girls taking the ticket money were so polite and helpful, and when I left early I was waiting by the door for my DD in her car and one of the girls came up to make sure I was OK and went out and looked out for my DD's car and then said "Go carefully; and thank you for coming!
I have noticed this a lot recently - there they all are with their crazy tattoos and hair, and wild clothing - and there I am with my stick - and they are all just so kind and welcoming.
It is such a joy and really isn't at all how it was when I was young. Something to be happy about I think ...;.
