A 13th c. Northumbrian lady
I have been wanting to disguise my camping cooler for a long time now. At present the disguise consists of throwing a pseudo-Celtic cotton wall hanging over it — messy and clumsy when I want to actually open the cooler to get something. I can’t do woodworking so won’t be building a box. I looked… Continue Reading Cooler Cover
By Caitlin Christiana Wintour Mountain gates guard the Shire of al-Sahid. We are the people of the winds, of the rocks, of the deserts, of the heights. In mountain fastness and windswept plain we dwell. We are the people of al-Sahid, and we stand. On our banners the armored scorpion glows. Beneath the rockfall the… Continue Reading “We Are the People of al-Sahid”
by Caitlin Christiana Wintour (you may find documentation for this story here) This is the tale of the descendants of the giantess Rindr, who was fair beyond mortal women but whose heart was the heart of the wolf. 1. The Story of Randver The Cold Land lies north of the Black Sea, and there are… Continue Reading “The Wolf’s Story”
This post documents my original story “The Wolf’s Story” Iceland’s medieval works comprise one of the greatest bodies of national literature. Written between the 12th and 13th centuries, the sagas and stories contain history, romance, and the supernatural – often all at once. One of the best known and skilful authors was Snorri Sturluson, who… Continue Reading Documentation for “The Wolf’s Story”
This list was originally my thoughts for Pentathlon 2011, which is why I chose the categories I did. I was pretty sure I wasn’t going to do it — I’ve already done 3 Pentathlons in a row and it’s time to judge for a while instead of compete. But I still like the project list.… Continue Reading Projects I Would Like to Do