John O'Brien
My blogs
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Industry | Education |
| Occupation | Special needs |
| Location | Chico, California |
| Introduction | I have been involved in the arts even as boy in high school, though heavily influenced by the adolescent understanding of the Beats. Through the years I have continued to write, mostly plays and several failed novels; paint, and act onstage (Theater Arts B.A. -Theater History & Criticism- from Fullerton; M.A. -Playwrighting- from Humboldt State. Modest triumphs, even more modest rewards. Last year, after a 39 year simmering, I wrote a play about Richard Nixon, (see "homepage URL" or search for "Radiance Nixon O'Brien." What I love most these days is my job, working with special needs preschool children. Extremely challenging, taxing but also rewarding beyond words.... |
| Interests | art, writing, psyche, healing |