celebrating solstice

It was a lovely day today and we had our front door open. PG&E was working outside digging holes for what we have no idea. But this wonderful gentleman wandered in, wearing a PG&E shirt, curious as to what we did. He asked if we restored or rebuilt pianos. Actually this is quite interesting because most people ask if  we are building or repairing them. Douglas asked if he played, and he said, no, well a little, I sing Gospel. So we said sit down, play. And he did. And we said sing, and he did. A couple of songs later he wandered back out to his crew and we were all smiling. Gospel sounds really good on a big Steinway B. And he said when he grew up he was going get one of these. Right now he is having to settle for his Kimball upright. I hope he grows up and gets his piano. Or at least gets his piano.