This is one of my memories told in my own rambling way. It isn't the end of the story, but it is the beginning. I hope you enjoy it.
We had a piano. It was one of those giant old upright pianos. It started out living in our dining room before my dad built cabinets along the south wall of the room for china and all manner of other stuff. I don't remember it not being in our house so, it probably was there before I was. At some point my mother told my dad to paint it. So he did. He used a couple of colors (or several, I am not sure). Anyways, the piano turned out looking like a beige faux marble art project. And it was clear that he was in a hurry because there were drips that hadn't been smoothed out, spots that were thicker than other areas and it just didn't look good. Of course, by the time he had painted it, the piano no longer lived in the dining room. It had been relegated to the "back room". You will just have to trust me that I will tell you about the "back room" at another time. The main thing that you need to know is that it was not even close to being in tune, ivory was missing off several of the keys and it was in a cold room.
About Me
- Jill
- Davison, MI, United States
- I am a middle child,born to middleclass parents.Two older brothers,one younger sister.I am married,and have 3 children, Elizabeth who is married and has 3 little boys. She is lucky enough to be able to stay home with them. Her husband, Alan is a Dr. of Physical Therapy. Jonathan who is single and has just finished college and is still trying to figure out life. Katherine, who had a brain tumor and died at the age of 11, 18 years ago.
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Friday, November 18, 2011
Exodus and Kindergarten
Today I am going to share a memory from my childhood. My past has a lot to do with who I am today, so I will be sharing stories off and on. Today is one of those days.
Exodus-When I was in kindergarten, we had a bible story read to us everyday. However, it only happened when we went to Miss Kitley's classroom. Mrs. Ainsworth didn't read bible stories. At least I don't remember her reading them to us. It could be that we always went to Miss Kitley for bible story time. Two Kindergarten classes, two very different teachers. Miss Kitley was happy and bubbly and fun. Mrs. Ainsworth was large, gruff and a disciplinarian.
So Exodus. Both classes, sitting on the floor and Miss Kitley was reading from the Illustrated Bible Story Books that you could get sent to your house every few weeks. Boy, did I want those books! Too expensive according to my Mama. I know that Mrs. Fleming, next door had them. They were a Catholic family and maybe my Mama thought it was just for Catholic families. I don't know. She had some rigid ideas about religion. Dr. Doty, our family doctor, had them in his office too. I don't remember what church he went to. Anyways, I digress- still bitter about not getting the books.
Exodus-When I was in kindergarten, we had a bible story read to us everyday. However, it only happened when we went to Miss Kitley's classroom. Mrs. Ainsworth didn't read bible stories. At least I don't remember her reading them to us. It could be that we always went to Miss Kitley for bible story time. Two Kindergarten classes, two very different teachers. Miss Kitley was happy and bubbly and fun. Mrs. Ainsworth was large, gruff and a disciplinarian.
So Exodus. Both classes, sitting on the floor and Miss Kitley was reading from the Illustrated Bible Story Books that you could get sent to your house every few weeks. Boy, did I want those books! Too expensive according to my Mama. I know that Mrs. Fleming, next door had them. They were a Catholic family and maybe my Mama thought it was just for Catholic families. I don't know. She had some rigid ideas about religion. Dr. Doty, our family doctor, had them in his office too. I don't remember what church he went to. Anyways, I digress- still bitter about not getting the books.
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