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Date: 08 May 2004 15:23:19
Inspired by Smudgie, and the fact that my lodger wasn't in the house to hear the cacophonous row, I had a little go on the piano this afternoon for the first time in ages. It was lovely to tinkle the ivories again, though I was horrified at how out of tune it is (that must have been why it sounded so amateurish, not because I'm not very good, that wouldn't be the reason at all, oh no). And maybe because my piano is so ancient, and I've had it for over 20 years, and virtually never dust it (oops) but as soon as I lifted the lid the smell of the keys (yes they really do smell - it's a kind of fusty smell which probably nobody but me likes) took me right back to my childhood.
Smudgie, keep encouraging the boys to play. It will give them so many precious memories of their fabulous mum and how many opportunities she gave them and how much love she showered on them.