Brain fodder

That is a good quote, Olga - yes cats certainly call the tune!  I never cease to be amazed at the things Muffy does, as it proves how well cats have adapted to life with humans and how much they copy our behaviour, choosing the bits that suit them.

I'm getting back into the piano again, seriously.  I don't want a teacher as I think I can do it myself.  I am completely and utterly without any notion of music or rhythm, so it's a challenge!  I can barely tell which of two notes is higher or lower and can't memorise two notes in a row, let alone an entire, even simple, piece, but am working on improving this area.  I can't sing at all, and will try to learn as I play.

Interestingly, my musical ability matches my mathematical ability - zilch in both.  They are supposedly connected and in my case I missed out when talent was being handed out.  Even though I'm generally good at languages, Japanese has beaten me and, after a break, have forgotten everything I ever knew and will have to start from the beginning next week when my little class starts.

They say one should challenge one's brain to prevent dementia.  If this is true, I'm safe and will never get it!!!!!!!!