Comments on: Her Piano Recitals

By: Allie

Allie — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 15:57:41 +0000

In reply to Accountants London Bloke. You are so welcome, and glad you enjoyed it! I had great fun writing it. (Gotta get it down on paper (computer?) or these precious moments will be forever gone...)

By: Accountants London Bloke

Accountants London Bloke — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 15:49:13 +0000

Ah I remember Shirly Temple! Thanks for this much needed bit of nostalgia!

By: Barbara B.

Barbara B. — Fri, 27 Feb 2015 18:47:37 +0000

This is priceless, also enjoyed seeing Shirley Temple again with her mop of curls and her adorable little voice. Brings back memories growing up…… though never had piano lessons, loved your Mother’s experience and her determination, even at her young age, to state her childlike desire to imply, “not now”. Glad to see she persevered later on and now is quiet proficient and know she is glad she did! Her DAUGHTER does a wonderful job also and happy she is so musically talented, as is her whole family!!!!! Kudos to everyone

By: Jen

Jen — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 23:35:12 +0000

Precious memories now shared with US! Thank you!

By: Barbara Child

Barbara Child — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 23:34:48 +0000

Nowadays she would have gotten the chocolate as if she had done everything perfectly!

By: Allie Taylor

Allie Taylor — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 21:56:39 +0000

In reply to Judy. How well I remember those several minutes of agonizing silence. An eternity. For me and the audience. Looking out, I didn't see an eye. Just a sea of bowed heads. "Dear God, please help this poor girl remember her speech."

By: Allie Taylor

Allie Taylor — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 15:29:32 +0000

In reply to Leslie@LittleGemsUSA.com. You are so funny Leslie. THIS old gray mare, she ain't what she used to be, ain't what she used to be, ain't what she used to be....

By: Judy

Judy — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 14:59:07 +0000

Yes, my recital history is true, unfortunately, so now whenever I attend recitals, etc., I am nervous for the young performers — on their behalf! The story of the courageous high school girl who sang at Charlie’s recital reminded me of you, Allie, when giving the Valedictorian Address at Dublin Christian Academy during your senior year of high school. At one point during your memorized speech you, too, suddenly pulled a total blank, and there were more than a few moments of agonizing silence before you eventually regained your composure, remembered what you wanted to say, and finished like a champ. My heart had been in my mouth, but now I wore it on my sleeve…

By: Laura Cook

Laura Cook — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 23:51:38 +0000

Love this story & some history on your mom & your musical giftedness. Is that why you often hold Jon’s hand when you sing? SO DEAR.

By: Aunt Margie

Aunt Margie — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 23:32:37 +0000

Brought me both to laughter and tears! Thanks for pulling tender memories from your archives.. How I love to hear my sisters play! Kudos to Charlie-the-star, too!