wolf_dude64 (![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} wolf_dude64) wrote,@ 2008-04-26 15:17:00 |
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A Proud Parent
I live in a very small town and most times the social entertainment is pretty limited. I spent last evening in the local high school auditorium watching "The Pirates of Penzance." It was a great show and gave me hope in regards to our youth.
Being the parent of a pair of teens I often worry about their generation. Most don't seem too motivated, and being in the cool crowd sometimes seems the only value system they hold dear. And then I go to a show like this and say, "Wow! These kids got it going on."
The cast of high school students was awesome. Of course I was a bit biased with my daughter in the show. She played Mabel, the love interest of the main character. She's been singing for several years, and while I listen to her sing about the house almost daily and have attended various choir events, I was totally blown away by the show. I don't know where she gets it from. Neither my wive nor I can carry a tune in a bucket.
I was also happy to see a decent crowd at the event. Typically we don't see much support for the arts at our school. It was nice to see the turnout. Remember your local schools when you are looking for an evening out.
On the writing front: I finished chapter 18 of Heart of Odin yesterday. The story is flowing pretty well, so I'm trying to let it run its course. I hoping to get another chapter behind me this weekend. Of course I have plans to attend the show again tonight, because you know, some things do take precedence over writing.
I live in a very small town and most times the social entertainment is pretty limited. I spent last evening in the local high school auditorium watching "The Pirates of Penzance." It was a great show and gave me hope in regards to our youth.
Being the parent of a pair of teens I often worry about their generation. Most don't seem too motivated, and being in the cool crowd sometimes seems the only value system they hold dear. And then I go to a show like this and say, "Wow! These kids got it going on."
The cast of high school students was awesome. Of course I was a bit biased with my daughter in the show. She played Mabel, the love interest of the main character. She's been singing for several years, and while I listen to her sing about the house almost daily and have attended various choir events, I was totally blown away by the show. I don't know where she gets it from. Neither my wive nor I can carry a tune in a bucket.
I was also happy to see a decent crowd at the event. Typically we don't see much support for the arts at our school. It was nice to see the turnout. Remember your local schools when you are looking for an evening out.
On the writing front: I finished chapter 18 of Heart of Odin yesterday. The story is flowing pretty well, so I'm trying to let it run its course. I hoping to get another chapter behind me this weekend. Of course I have plans to attend the show again tonight, because you know, some things do take precedence over writing.
