A while back I told Live Longer that I planned to post a sign in my yard advertising voice and piano lessons. I’m not skilled at either, and don’t own a piano, but I saw a similar sign in a yard nearby and thought it might be an interesting thing to do. While in New York, I thought of a third option: language.
I don’t recall why exactly, but at some point in the evening I attempted to do an Italian/English accent. “You sound like a Scottish Italian or the Swedish Chef from The Muppets,” Live Longer told me and asked, “What’s with the arm gestures?” “That is a the key to speakin’ Italian,” I told while shrugging my shoulders and raising my elbows t0 somewhat of a scarecrow position.
We met up with Bruiser, her husband and their friends and headed to an Italian restaurant where I was able to practice my accent. Live Longer got in on the action, but I had to remind her, both verbally and visually, “Use your arms.” “O a K,” she replied, using her arms. First graduate from my class – so a proud!
This success confirms my decision, so keep your eye out for my yard sign:
Voice and piano lessons
Language (arms required)