One of the best things about living in a small community is that it's easy to be a big fish.
I don't think I was perceived as an artistic person before moving here. Now, I am often asked to make posters or to decorate things. I was asked to put some of my work in the art show happening in ZK right now.
I wasn't thought of as a singer before moving here. Now, I've performed at a local venue alongside one of our other members who used to sing on cruise ships. I'm being recruited to sing for an upcoming wedding here.
I wasn't thought of as an outstanding teacher before moving here. Now, I'm something of a miracle-worker.
I feel like such a big deal.
4 comments:
I just stumbled upon your blog and it is a fascinating read!
it is a big deal. i love this post.
Hi Joanna,
Been following your writings on the Acorn School for a while now.
My name is Anton and I am the Editor of C.A.L.L. (Communes At Large
Letter), the biannual magazine of the International Communes Desk. We have had correspondence with Valerie over the years.
One of the purposes of the Desk (whose mandate in fact covers a wide range
of Intentional Communities), is to share information and ideas with
communities all over the world. The main way in which we do this is
through C.A.L.L. Have you seen it? We do send it to Twin Oaks.
My day job is being responsible for the education of the kids of my kibbutz - 38 kids in all. We have 4 different educational frameworks on the kibbutz - from the babies up to a year old, to the school kids who have afternoon activities and programs in the school holidays.
I'm currently running a series of discussions on Education and Kids in community and was wondering if you would be able to write me a piece about your educational philosophy vis a vis the kids of Twin Oaks?
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Regards,
Anton
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