For a number of years I’ve wanted to blog about seven areas of interest to me. I set such an ambitious goal of writing in the blog every day that I was virtually paralyzed in getting started. This year I’ve decided to write once a week. That’s 52 entries versus 365! Let’s see if I can accomplish that before I have any other wild writing ideas!
Jim Martens’ F. A. T. H. E. R. S. Day Blog: “Every day is a day to learn.” I’ll write about Fatherhood, Arts, Teaching, Humor, Education, Resiliency and Storytelling.
Here are the expanded descriptions of the seven areas of interest and why I think I have some expertise to speak about them.
F – Fatherhood’s multi layered palette (For, and about, dads, grand dads, and God the Father, Son & Holy Spirit) – 40 years of experience as a father, and fifteen as a grandfather
A – Art Smart (the benefits of involvement in theatre, visual arts, music, or dance throughout your life) – President of the BC Children’s Art and Literacy Centre, Friend of Pacific Theatre, President of King’s Company
T – Teaching (the craftsmanship of developing your innate and latent talents into teaching artistry in any walk of life) – 34 years in the public school system at all levels (teacher, school-based and district administrator)
H – Humor (Happy Mirthday: the artistry of going from appreciating to initiating more laughter every day in your life and work) – humor workshop presenter, author and emcee for 100s of events
E – Education (creative tales in and out of school) – 34 years in the public school system at all levels (teacher, school-based and district administrator)
R – Resiliency (the smart art of leadership at work and home) – ditto the information in the “Education” section above and, I have been married for 42 years!
S – Storytelling (the skill of spinning personal short stories into lasting family memories) – author/publisher of 7 books incl. “Homespun: How to Save your Family History Through Short Stories.”
Final note: Who am I? – Husband to Nena, father of three, grandfather of seven and retired teacher, principal and area superintendent of schools. I’m also an author, publisher, actor, and director. I would like my blog to be centered on telling stories that shape our personal and shared journey through this earthly life while keeping an eye on our eternal home. I’m hoping I will learn as much as I can as I share my own journey.