This morning, as is my habit, I sang a little melody of my own creation while I got ready for work. A few minutes later I noticed that Ruby, my very musical six-year-old, was passionately singing a variation on the same theme. When I joined her in singing, Ruby told me to stop (as is her habit). She said that she wanted to sing her song by herself. Apparently, Ruby wasn't aware that I had influenced her to sing that particular tune.… read this issue >>