In Pursuit of Education and Refinement

Sherry Yassa Forde Art

"No. I dont want that piano. I don't care that it's free. It's old, the keys are old and the hammers are probably a mess."

"But the boys are learning," I attempted thinking of how snobbish she sounded.

Silent for a few seconds pondering whether it is worth explaining, she sighs. Then explains.

"When my oldest turned three, I bought the small keyboard for $20 just in case I wanted to teach him how to play. I did. It had two sets of scales," she adds laughing. "After two...