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On learning new skills as an adult

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Hannah Wilkinson
Feb 07, 2025
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The Violin Concert, Edvard Munch, 1903

Ted, the cockapoo, tilts his head from left to right. Now whimpering, he paces back and forth across the floor. Eventually, he gives up and runs upstairs for refuge.

My boyfriend bought me a violin for Christmas.

Ted may disagree, but I’m pleased with my progress. I’ve learned several scales, and graduated from Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, to Scarborough Fair.

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