Trap Makes Learning Fun
Vividness comprehended by Angels
By Eddie Tuduri
Summary: Eddie Tuduri reflects on aging, memory, connection, and the importance of staying mentally, physically, and socially engaged. Drawing from decades of teaching through The Rhythmic Arts Project, he shares how creativity, humor, music, movement, and relationships can continue to bring meaning and joy throughout life.
Tuduri also celebrates the intelligence and emotional depth he sees in people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, encouraging readers to keep learning, creating, connecting, and making the most of the life they have.
Looking back on my long and winding life, I can see that aging has left me with lots of great memories and a side of regrets.
All the years we’ve spent here, there, and everywhere have led us to where we are today. Hoping we can reconcile the past as we navigate our path and rejoice in the happiness and joy we’ve experienced. That we might share this generosity, strength, and hope with our current generation as well as the younger folks who will follow in our learned footsteps.
I endeavor to remember to hold in what’s right while I discard what’s wrong.
I’ve been fortunate to have been surrounded by many kind and generous family and friends who remind me that life is what we make it and that in the end …
“Love is the Answer”
For me, in solidarity with many of my friends, and loved ones, I endeavor to remain viable mentally, physically, and spiritually- despite the occasional, if any -sorrows.
I am constantly exploring new ideas, correlations, and fellowships from dazzling to eclectic.
Staying active and social with others may be the most healing and positive phase in our elder years.
I’m a teacher and deeply involved with new curriculum, fun and creative ideas.
Performing crafted life lessons in the field of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and my new curriculum, The TRAP Senior Class has been my saving grace for over 30 years.
I Expect Intelligence in every class and work diligently to achieve that result. I am overjoyed and brought to tears in how brilliance is brought to fruition in their lives. Their emotional intelligence presents in a vividness comprehended by Angels.
Find a craft, learn to play piano, (no one will laugh). Play in the basement.
Find a sport you can have fun with, and lie when everyone asks; Who won?
Take your wife or significant other out to a new restaurant. Listen to her intently over your meal and always nod and smile, no matter what she says!
Life is good, keep living it as long as you can.
About the Author
Eddie Tuduri is the founder and director of The Rhythmic Arts Project.
He is a career musician who has worked with many of the world’s great entertainers, both touring and in countless recordings. Spanning more than 50 years, Eddie was privileged to work and many times record as a sideman with artists including Delaney Bramlett, Bobby Whitlock, The Beach Boys, Dobie Gray, Del Shannon, Rick Nelson and the Stone Canyon Band, Dr. John, Ike Turner, “Boxer,” Ronnie Hawkins, The Down Child Blues Band, “Chilliwack,” The Five Man Electric Band, Wha-Koo, Bill Champlin, Marianne Faithful, Martha Reeves, John Stewart, Steve Perry, Kenny Neal, Tata Vega, Ronnie Laws, Dwight Yoakum, Johnny Rivers, Freddy Fender and Charlie Rich, Michael McDonald, Jimmy Messina and JD Souther to name a few.