My tongue-in-cheek post of yesterday had me thinking about musical instruments. I always thought playing an accordion would be cool, but I had no such opportunity to learn. A few years back, I decided to broaden my skills with another instrument I considered cool. I rented a harp for six months!
I figured a harp was a piano turned on its side, so I wouldn’t have much trouble learning. That part was true. My goal was to play one Christmas song at my music party. Whew. I played so slowly picking my way through the music that we would have been celebrating St. Patrick’s Day waiting for me to finish. Six months was a long enough experiment.
According to the all-inclusive chart I was supposed to choose guitar, but a piano was the only instrument in our house. Plus, I was going to be a famous singer, I had to know the keys! The famous part certainly didn’t pan out, but the piano part has served me well. Thanks, Mom and Dad.
I remember! You were going to be Rene’. Just Rene’. No last name needed as you would be so well known! I think within your circle , it is as you described so long ago!