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Miscellaneous
Tidbits, Tips and Resources
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Mother's Tear
- here's a poem about how God invented mother's
that always tugs at my heart strings. If
you're a Tourette mom and happen to be a bit
down today and in need of some inspiration, take
a moment to read "A Mother's Tear"
Tourette
Syndrome Music CD - Athens,
Georgia based Polyglot Records is pleased to
announce the upcoming release of Welcome
Companions, a fundraising effort for the
Tourette Syndrome Association of Georgia.
Athens
author and musician Rick Fowler and several well
known Athens musicians have teamed up to to
record a benefit CD for the Tourette Syndrome
Association of Georgia (TSA). Tourette
Syndrome is a complex neurological disorder
characterized by unwanted movements or
utterances that can be embarrassing in work and
social situations. The TSA provides assistance
for patients and their families who are
grappling to understand this disorder. Fowler
has written a highly regarded book about the
topic titled The Unwelcome
Companion, An Insider's View of Tourette
Syndrome. Despite his
lifelong struggle with Tourette Syndrome, Fowler
manages a successful career as an audio engineer
and is a highly regarded guitarist. Rick has
written and plays on most of the songs for the
CD and has recruited the talents of many of
Athens' favorite musicians as well.
Bill
Berry, formerly of R.E.M., has provided an
instrumental piece he and Davis Causey (formerly
of Sea Level) composed titled "Riviera
Nap." Berry and Causey play diverse
instruments on the track. Bill also plays
percussion on various other songs on the CD.
When
asked about his involvement in the project,
Berry stated, "Rick's goal is to heighten
awareness and help fund more aggressive research
into this frustrating ailment. Becoming involved
with the 'Welcome Companions' project was
alluring to me on two levels: it offered me the
opportunity to contribute to a great cause as
well as to challenge my musical capabilities
after a three-year hiatus."
Berry added: "I hope listeners will enjoy
it as much as I enjoyed being a small part of
its creation."
For
further information about the "Welcome
Companions" CD log on to these web pages: http://www.fowlercd.com
and http://www.polyglot
music.com
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