No Regrets
Sep 28, 2005 - It was an event of monumental proportion: Barbra Streisand's very last paid public concert happened on September 28, 2000. It has been exactly five years since Barbra gave that final performance of Timeless, and it was an occasion that will be recorded in history.

History is made all the time, and time is fleeting. Streisand's last concert is just one example of how a moment in history, if not captured, is lost. I feel fortunate that, in my lifetime, I had a chance not only to see Barbra, but other 20th century icons like Sinatra and Lena Horne. The latter two performers were in the sunset of their careers, and something compelled me to make the effort to see them during very rare end-of-career concerts. With Sinatra gone and Lena Horne no longer performing, I would not trade those experiences for anything. They will remain with me forever.

Though Barbra is far from retired, it is unlikely that we will get a chance to see her again in a traditional concert performance. But those who have seen Barbra have embraced one of life's special memories.

Music is manna for the soul. If there is one special artist who touches your heart, and you'd like to experience the emotion with them in person, do it before it's too late. The chances to see them again may be few, and your regrets might be many.