Each August through October I do readings and palms at Fortune's Favour at the PA Renaissance Faire at the Mt. Hope Estate and Winery in Manheim, Pennsylvania (dates below). I wear a costume and pretend to be part of 16th century England.
It is so different from my job teaching voice and piano to children. With teaching, I have to be proper at all times and careful of every word I say. Children are impressionable and unformed and my advice can steer them. One discouraging word and a world of hurt could pass across a child's face. A good teacher can never make a mistake.
Fortunes and palms at the Faire are quite the opposite. Most of my clients are adults, some have been drinking and others are there for a lark. I can loosen my tongue and attitude yet hone my powers of concentration.
Both jobs require care and humor. My clients look to me for wisdom and advice and take what I say to heart. Today I am glad I am old. The time I spent in education and experience serves me well. I love having two jobs, two personas and two ways to express my personality.
These are the dates I will be doing readings at the PA Ren Faire:
August 14 Sunday August 20 & 21 Saturday and Sunday August 28 Sunday
September 5 Monday September 11, 18, 25 Sundays
October 2 Sunday October 8 & 9 Saturday and Sunday October 16 & 23 Sundays
Saturday, August 6, 2011
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