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Archeologists have unearthed a dozen incised stone slates from Nevern Castle’s 12th century cut-stone entranceway. Several were carved with star designs. They might be decoration, they might be spiritual protection, who knows. The funny thing is that I immediately thought about the incised star carvings in Lovecraft as protection against the Old Ones. And no,… Continue Reading Nevern Castle and Lovecraft

With my usual ironclad grasp of detail, I thought that the next Caid Pentathlon was in 2012. I grant you that I usually do my Pentathlon entries at the last possible moment but I’m trying to do better. Therefore I was thrilled to realize that Pentathlon is in fact 2013. Much better! I am entering.… Continue Reading Caid Pentathlon 2013

I panicked this morning when I thought I only have 3 weekends left including this one before GWW. There are 3… sort of. Today is Sunday so this weekend is almost over. So I guess I should panic after all. I’ve divided my goals into some challenges that my household (Cliar cu Buidhe) is sharing.… Continue Reading Gearing Up for GWW

“Stepping up” usually refers to mounting a throne but I won’t be doing that any time soon! I mean stepping up my SCA activity. I’m plenty active in terms of attending events, being active in my household, and paying attention to my Laurel activities. But I miss my Shire (al-Sahid) and want to be more… Continue Reading Stepping Up (No, that kind of steppingup)