Your identity (besides liking pianos or being a musician)

ShiroKuro Balance is hard to achieve and even harder to maintain.

My impression is that this is especially difficult in the US.
When I worked in Child Psychiatry, we had to clock in and out on an electronic punch clock. At first, I disliked it, but I came to love it. If we worked more than 40 hours one week, we could work less the other week.
Due to patient confidentiality, we also had no access to any of our files or mail when we were not at work.

So you are struggling within a system that is not made for individual balance. That is why it is so difficult.

Bellyman We were the "middle aged newlyweds" for a lotta years

We have now arrived at an age in which young people call us cute!

Animisha My impression is that this is especially difficult in the US.
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So you are struggling within a system that is not made for individual balance. That is why it is so difficult.

Yes, this exactly. There are a lot of things wrong with America (we won't go there) but work culture is definitely one of them.

Look at all these old couples speaking like lovebirds. Meanwhile I'm here with the missus and our 21-year marriage and the feeling is certainly not the gushing love that I see from the posts above. More like two friends with the comfort of an old pair of socks. But good socks, and clean enough.

Hmmm...

In the quiet of the night, as shadows fall,
I find solace in the silence of it all.
The world outside seems distant, yet so near,
A fragile thread of hope, a whispered fear.

I'm so glad you haven't called in that hitman yet,
Because I'd really like a few more years to forget.
The mistakes and the pain, the sorrow and regret,
To find peace in the moments we haven't met.

Life's a journey, winding and unsure,
Each step a dance on a tightrope, so pure.
With every heartbeat, a promise, a plea,
For a chance to live, to simply be free.

In your eyes, I see the storm's unrest,
A tempest of emotions, a silent protest.
Yet here we stand, on this precipice of fate,
Two souls entwined, as we navigate.

I'm so glad you haven't called in that hitman yet,
For the future holds dreams we haven't set.
Together we'll find a way to mend,
To cherish the days, until the very end.

Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the violin ....

Well, you did say you wanted a corny love song!

navindra Oops! Sorry about that, Navindra.
Should be working now. Be careful what you ask for, lol!

I have some experience designing and posting webpages online. I also enjoy photography. In my younger days I took classes in drawing but didn't go very far with it.

I am Karyn, 74 years old, although one poster in PW said "I do not behave like someone in their 70's". It felt very offensive and it was very hurtful, however now it's water under the bridge I hope. It still hurts though. ...
I have been married since I was 21. Actually I was previously engaged to a medical student when I was at university but that never worked out, we were very young and immature.
My husband and I have a son who I wish would settle down in life, but I have faith! My husband and I are close and still love each. We are always together, but marriage in the long run is something you have to work at..its not just chocolates and roses, and it can go through difficulties. Always show respect and love to your partner and say you are sorry if you need to.
I would say that I identify very closely with the piano, music and art. I taught music for many years at schools and was a registered piano teacher although I no longer really practice. My teaching ended in 2020. Some people here I know find me difficult because I identify very closely with my piano, so be it, that's trecorda!!! I do not apologize for that. Whether I "make it" here or not remains to be seen
Tre

I appreciated Gombessa's qualities as a fair, kind, very perceptive leader in PW. Thank you for that hard work! Tre

Hi

I retired just before the pandemic in 2020 at the age of 58. I worked to live, and as soon as I didn't need to work I stopped! I'm an animal lover and have a Burmese cat called "Herbie". All my cats have been named after Jazz Pianists. So previously I've had cats called "Oscar" and "Bud".

Unlike many on here I'm not married or indeed in a relationship, except with Herbie (who runs the house). The only relative I'm close to now (and have always been) is my sister, who is also into music and plays the Flute. Sadly my Dad passed away in 2002 and my Mum last year.

I'm something of a film buff, and in my life have belonged to 2 unofficial film clubs.

The first was founded in 1982 with a chap I used to work with started with the advent of renting videos. We used to take one day off a month on a Friday and watch films (normally 2) in the afternoon. This went on until 2017, by which time he'd retired (14 years older than me) and re-married and moved to the north of England, hundreds of miles from where I am.

The other club started in 2002 with the advent of DVD's. Two friends of mine (one a musician) were all in the same Astronomy club and we started meeting on a Tuesday evening to watch a film. With occasional Saturday night viewings as well. This one is still going.

I read a fair amount, ride a motorbike (in good weather) but my life largely revolves around music. In the 2000s I completed a degree with the Open University (which included their music diploma), and I'm currently playing in a Big Band (very amateur), studying classical Piano, play in a Pop/Rock Band, host a Jazz Jam once a month and attend a fortnightly Pop/Rock Jam night.

Cheers

trecorda I would say that I identify very closely with the piano, music and art. I taught music for many years at schools and was a registered piano teacher although I no longer really practice. My teaching ended in 2020.

The warmest of welcomes to you, tre corda! I'll sincerely echo the sentiments that I really hope you find Piano Tell to be a kind, friendly, and fun place, with people who care about being part of a community. And even if you decide it's not for you, that's totally OK. I'm just glad to see so many friends, including you, from PianoWorld here, so that I can keep up the connections that I've valued over the years.

HeartKeys I am so glad @Gombessa has NOT been banned here on PT!

Hey, don't give Navindra any ideas, I'm sure that's a feature that still needs to be tested!!