When I wrote my book, I received advice from a marketing consultant to post frequently on my blog. I was told that readers like to know what writers are doing in their personal lives.
I’m still figuring out how much of my personal life to share and lately if someone were to ask me what I’ve been doing, I’d have to say “hibernating.” I tend to spend the winter curled up with hot beverages and reading materials.
I’m a culture junkie so I have ventured out a few times for concerts, plays, and movies. When I saw that Nick Offerman was performing nearby, I immediately bought a ticket. I’m glad I didn’t hesitate, the show sold out very quickly.
I first saw Offerman in the movie The Kings of Summer. Offerman’s wry and dry delivery spoke to me, and I’ve been a fan ever since.
I had no idea what to expect from his live performance which turned out to be different from anything I’ve ever seen.
It began with this video. I didn’t know that Offerman is an accomplished woodworker and he has incorporated this skill into his act. I loved it. I enjoyed the humor and the message, and I appreciated the way it teased my imagination and made me feel like making something.
I’m not a crafty person and the odds of me picking up woodworking tools are about the same as me learning to fly, but his song did mention baking, and that’s something I can do.
Watching Offerman and his woodworking partner use tools made me want to try something new, so I went hunting for the mandolin slicer I purchased years ago but had never opened.
After an online tutorial and a little practice, I was able to make apple slices so thin I could practically see through them. I felt absurdly delighted and eager to put my new skill to work, so that weekend, I made my first pear tart.
Offerman is still touring and I urge you to see his show if you’re able to. In the meantime, enjoy the video and the great message it conveys and have fun making something yourself.
