Today's Memory

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 Long time ago, I went to the Metrolina market with my Dad. While we were there, we saw a baby grand piano that was part of the Rockefeller estate. It was there on consignment to be sold. My Dad played a song on it. People gathered around to listen to him play. The vendor who had the piano on consignment asked him to keep playing, and he did. It still brings tears to my eyes, remembering hearing him play and seeing people gathering around to listen. It was INCREDIBLE!


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