Any interest?
Saturday, January 5, 2008 at 08:35AM I've been thinking of trying my hand at a year long series. Something that I could really have fun developing, that wasn't quickly written and soon forgotten, that shared a personal interest, that instructed and challenged others.
I' ve been going back and forth between two subjects and, though I'm leaning toward one more than the other, I thought I'd see which my readers might find more interesting. The two subjects couldn't be more diverse, so get ready:
Historic Presbyterianism or the History and Development of Letters (calligraphy through the ages).
Why Historic Presbyterianism? Partly because the history is fascinating but also because even hearing the word Presbyterian can sometimes cause suspicion and even angry heat among some Christians, and for wildly diverse reasons. In my experience, to be Presbyterian in this day and age is to be misunderstood at times.
Why the History and Development of Letters? Well, because I find the subject infinitely fascinating and it's something about which I know a good bit. When I've taught calligraphy in the past, I've always included the history and development of letters as an essential part of the course. I hope to be teaching a course this summer to a few friends and writing up the lessons on the history and development of letters will kill two birds with one stone, so to speak.
So I ask you; any interest? Any opinions?
If so, leave me a comment and let me know. I'm not saying that whichever gets the most "votes" wins, but I do want to take your opinions into consideration.
Reader Comments (11)
Keeping warm? Being an Orthodox Presbyterian I would be interested in the first topic but being someone who loves the written hand and its various artistic forms, the second would be immensely interesting! So, you will just have to choose! Great topics Kim ...
Yes, we're keeping warm; in fact, we're having a veritable heat wave. Should be in the 50's by tomorrow! Lots of meltage going on around here.
I have to say I've never considered the origins of Presbyterianism...that could be interesting (and no, I'm not Presbyterian - but please don't hold that against me) :)
Personally, I have always been fascinated with word etymology...so the history of letters would be right up my alley.
Whichever you choose, just know I'll be hanging on every word. or letter. whichever you prefer. :)
Wouldn't think of holding that against you! : D
My church has taken up the historic presbyterianism topic, so I'm voting for history of letters. Come on, you're asking bloggers who love the written word oh so very much! But truly, I've always been fascinated with the form of letters and now with the influx of email how that culture of letters has changed if not disappeared. I need to be quiet now lest I turn this comment into a persuasive argument essay. Can you tell what we're studying in English these days?
Hey! We just finished a persuasive argument essay! (Abeka 11th grade English)
I vote for the history and development of letters because I know nothing about it. :)
Apparently, my church was formed when the Presbyterian Church in Canada, the Methodist Church of Canada; the Congregational Union of Ontario and Quebec, and the Association of Local Union Churches merged. I don't know if that makes me Presbyterian or not?
I was a Presbyterian before I was married - does that make me ok?? :-)
I'd probably be quite interested in it's history. I'm not really into art and so I may skim over your posts on Letters but hey go with your conscience!
Hi Kim! I would thoroughly enjoy either topic as presented by you. I consider myself Presbyterian (PC USA) and so I would be interested to hear about the history (which I don't know). And the history of letters would just be very interesting anyway. Not much of a vote, here...just lots of encouragement.
Looking forward to seeing what you decide. XO
Letters!
It's interesting and so broad it could easily cover a range of topics within that one anyway.
I'd like to learn anything you can teach about letters and words!
Letters!
I vote for the history of letters, because like Becky, I know absolutely nothing about it, and I absolutely LOVE all of your work!