PORTLAND, Ore. — There is no set routine or repertoire for the soothing harp music Sharilyn Cohn chooses to play for her patients in medical facilities or homes in the Portland area. Sometimes she even adds her voice. The 55-year-old hopes the idea ... ...full story at Japan Times
from Japan Times on Wed, Nov 04 2009
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