Talking About my Sister

Posted by Jenn Greenleaf May 26, 2009

A friend of mine from Boston (she and I went to high school together, and then she moved down there for college – and stayed!) came up this weekend, and we were able to connect again after nearly nine years! We’ve kept in touch through email, phone, and social networking over the years – but it just isn’t the same as spending *actual* time together again. It was great!

She was also friends with my sister, and we talked a bit about my sister’s many talents. Though she doesn’t view herself as such, she’s the most talented artist and musician I know. I have always loved listening to her play the various instruments she seemed to pick up without any effort (flute, piccolo, clarinet, bassoon, and piano), and I always loved it when she showed me her artistic creations.

While the art she and I create are very different from one another, it has always interested me that we both loved the same creative pursuit. She “retired” a few years back, but I wish she’d pick it back up again. My friend and I were talking about how wildly talented this woman is – if I had half of her talent, I’m sure I’d be in a much different place right now (although, I’m a bit partial to the place I am now…but that’s another story for another day).

I wonder if she’ll ever create art or play her instruments again?