I have a piano that my grandmother scrimped and saved for and was finally able to purchase in 1952. It is a well-used, well-loved piano that I wouldn’t part with for anything. I consider my old Lester to be an heirloom that is a connection to an era that is gone except for these valuable [...]

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We’ve kind of been putting off a decision about whether or not to continue the girls in ballet this year. Our finances have been quite tight and escalating fuel/food prices haven’t made things any easier lately.  Also, my parents have historically helped send the girls to ballet, but now that my dad is retired their [...]

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