What was initially an impulse buy became an epiphany, a resolution and a column.

We were in Costco. Our main TV was bought to celebrate a new job in 1996, so my wonderful spouse and I decided a big flat-screen would be a great Christmas gift to each other.

The choices and cost were overwhelming, so we wandered around to mull things over. About 5 minutes and 2 aisles later, we realized that what our family really needs is … More music, so we bought an electronic piano (88 weighted keys, just like a “real” piano).