Hi Sorcha, Did you do well with the violin? I could never master it. However, I did a mean tap-dance to "Mairzy Doats!" Now who recalls that song?

Rapaire, Your story was touching. Another great Mom.
Esther did good.

Bee-dubya-ell, That was the way I grew up. My Dad could do anything-and somehow I inherited some of his skills. My husband was not handy-(no one taught him ) After we married, when we were moving to a larger ap't., he said Call the Santini Bros. to move us. I said, "Honey-we're Irish-we move ourselves." Over the years I've paneled rooms, hung doors,layed rugs & put up 14 kitchen cabinets with no help. I loved every job. Thanks Dad. It is a gift to be self-reliant.