Finally this week I'll fufill a long-standing wish.

This week - I'm getting a piano.

We had one in the house when I was growing up. I had some years of lessons, but wasn't what you'd call the best of students.

I never had the finger dexterity other children had. About the only thing I got out of it was a ear for the notes, a sense of dynamics and rhythm.

That's not too bad to have picked up at 5 years old I suppose.

 

Playing a piano is still a very relaxing thing for me. I've spent many years listening to a lot of it. Now it's time for me to make my own enjoyment, for my own enjoyment.

And, the kids can get something out of it as well I hope.