A 13th c. Northumbrian lady
It’s been forever since I posted, kindly blame Pentathlon preparation! I did want to post a praise poem that I wrote and performed in honor of my Shire, the Shire of al-Sahid in Caid. We are located in the high desert and up two mountain ranges, thus all the references to “earth’s bones” and “mountain… Continue Reading Praise Poem
Congratulations to Count Edward the Sinistre who fought for Countess Mora Buchanon. The Crown final was Count Edward against Sir Jamal fighting for Baroness Eowyn Amberdrake. (Who are both peers several times over.) The finals were well and honorably fought, and were a pleasure to watch. I must admit that I still jump every time… Continue Reading Caid’s Crown
Caid’s Crown Tourney is today in my home Shire. It’ll be a brisk mid-50s for a high, which is good for the fighters. Last time we held Crown it seemed like a tornado was blowing through, so I hope the winds are calmer today. Otherwise the site is lovely with green grass and trees. I… Continue Reading Off to Crown
The A&S 50 Yahoo group was discussing various ways to present research results in addition to straight writing. The lady Anitra made the following suggestions, which I loved: Teach a class Write a book Do a re-enactment Produce a video for YouTube. Write a solo performer play. (Doesn’t have to be long. A Day in… Continue Reading Creative Displays
I titled this post “unfinished” because that is so often the story of my life! I plan projects well and start them well, but it takes me forever to finish. I just don’t like the process, I am so easily bored. It really affects me both in the SCA and mundanely. I knew this anyway,… Continue Reading Unfinished