Once, I was asked by a customer to remove my shoes upon entering their house. I was startled by the incredible number of shoes gathered around the front door. There were dozens! I was then led to the piano (a nice Yamaha). The piano room contained a number of cages full of pigeons. The floor was covered with feathers and bird feed. As I tuned the piano in my stocking feet amongst coos and rustles, I could not stop thinking of all those shoes... Could they possibly have belonged to other service personnel that unwittingly came before me? Would MY shoes be the next to be added to the collection, this humble technician never to be heard from again? I finished the job quickly, let myself out, took a deep breath of fresh air and got in my car filled with the joy of being alive. As a postscript for those who laugh at my over reaction.. Before I left I felt compelled to stop at the front door and count the number of shoes I could see out in the open. There were 57 PAIRS! Mike Musial RPT Reedsville Pa
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