It might seem like I "must" like the performing arts since one of my daughters is a performing artist but long before she came along I loved the performing arts and actually I am grateful for them. I am grateful for the opportunity it provides people (kids and adults alike) to use their imaginations, to interact in ways that are entertaining, to be able to operate in areas of giftedness. I am grateful for schools that continue to see the value in keeping performing arts as part of their curriculum. Too many schools have removed it from their school because of cost and because some schools have become short-sighted and don't understand the value of raising and educating a well-rounded human. (I wrote about this a while back, click here for that blog.) I am grateful to watch kids, one of them being my own, bloom into an artist. Tonight was my daughter's school Showcase (replaced the Talent Show) and we got to see dancers, singers, a magic act, a short skit, guitar players, piano players, etc. It was great. I felt so grateful that these kids have all been encouraged to engage in things that didn't involve a computer and/or any other sort of electronic. They are encouraged to self-express through their interests. It's a beautiful thing.
The Feast of Firstfruits & Easter Go for Broke Day If it scares you this is the day to go for it no matter what. One Day Without Shoes Day Today is to raise global awareness for children’s health and education. Why shoes? Because shoes help protect from bacteria in the dirt, rusty nails, dirty needles and shoes enable feet to withstand the long distances most children in developing countries need to walk to get to school. Join TOMS One for One There is plenty of criticism out there for TOMS and its short term solutions. Critics don't even buy the "at least they are doing something" statement. However, you have to start somewhere. And every bit of awareness helps something go from short term to long term. We all have a part to play. Read a Road Map Day One of the many reasons I would stink at The Amazing Race is because I never did learn how to read a road map well. I remember doing worksheets and class lessons on maps and I was able to skate by ...
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