"In his domestic administration my father had this system . . . to keep a journal and insert in it all occurrences of any note . . . A record very pleasant to look at when time begins to efface the memory of events, and very well suited to get us out of perplexity: When was such and such a thing begun? When completed? What retinues came? How long did they stay? Our trips, our absences; marriages; deaths; the receipt of happy or unhappy news . . . An ancient custom, which I think it would be good to revive, each man in each man's home. And I think I am a fool to have neglected it." (Montaigne, Book I, Essay 35 (publ. 1580))

Monday, May 16, 2011

90 years old today

As discussed here; it was fun to obtain the factory certification.

Not sure of the future for this old piano - the lowest C sharp note is a repair problem. We also think the action needs to be redone if we wish to continue using this piano. Expensive; probably worth it; time will tell.

Unfortunately, the gentleman that helped us in 2009 unexpectedly died last year. Among (many) other things, he was talking about how Steinway pianos outlive their owners.

Very interesting, if promotional, Steinway book discussed here; the related TV program was surprisingly good.

Photos (top featuring Kerry) from 1994.
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