Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Peanuts, Ava and My New Piano


Dear Friends,

My dog's name is Ava. She loves music and joins me by laying under the piano when I practice.

I have the best of intentions for 2026. 

I intend to practice one of my four musical instruments one hour every day. Ava will join me wherever and whenever I choose to practice.

I may practice the fiddle on the back patio.

I may transport the small 26-string harp to the patio or practice in the Loom Room*, my haven.

I cannot move the 5'4" new Boston piano. We will practice in the front room. 

                                       Ava will be happy wherever we choose.

I shall take my recently acquired Panda tone drum to the greenhouse/sheshed. The plants will flourish as we meditate together.

Ava has been in the greenhouse numerous times with me. I have been playing cds for the plants, for me, for Ava.

                                      Ava is a committed fan. What more could I desire?

One dog, one musical instrument, one hour. Intentions for 2026.

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Today I must teach myself how to put a new string on my Dusty Strings harp. There is a trick knot one must make. Thirty plus years ago I intended to be a harp student, but alas, my interest waned as other time consuming elements took charge, like a full time teaching job and afternoon piano students. 

My harp practicing usually occurs in the morning hours. 

This morning I shall now head back to the Loom Room and see if this restringing is going to be successful.

And yes, I fully intend to play "How Much is that Doggie in the Window?"

                                     Keeping all in harmony with Ava!

Happy New Year,

Joan💗


*Loom Room - one of our three bedrooms devoted to weaving, looms, yarns, books and inspiration.

01/06/2026

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