My piano journey reached a major milestone this morning. Years of hard work and training have finally paid off. I am incredibly happy because this particular milestone has been longly anticipated. It is the one I have been working towards for the longest time… our cat Binx has finally learned to sit beside me on my bench while I play.
He no longer tries to walk the keys or rub his chin against my hands… nor does he attempt to climb onto my lap or paw at my arms. He sits contently, watching and listening, accepting pets and chin scratches between pieces (or during those times when my left hand has nothing to do). He stays until I am done, then runs ahead of me up the stairs. Yes… mission accomplished… I now have a well-behaved piano cat. I’m so happy.
Oh… and it is snowing as I type this. Snow showers began early in the a.m. and have continued throughout the day. With the sun going down soon, the snow is picking up a bit. For sure… there will be a fire in our fireplace tonight. A good day all around I say.
