The other night, I finished the squire’s chain that I had been working on, made from the remnants of a spool of aluminum that I didn’t just want to get rid of, and posted this on Facebook as a comment to my Knight, Sabah: Sabah, I’ll be handing this… Continue reading
Sir Kith made a post the other day about a set of Knight’s chains that have imperfect links, symbolizing that those who have become members of the Chivalry still have flaws because they are human, not Gods, and still have opportunities to learn. I’ve picked up chainmail as yet another… Continue reading
I wrote this post a year ago after an incredibly long, exhausting weekend. I should have probably posted this a year ago, but I didn’t think about it then. I’ve also been somewhat inspired by Andreas/Drew at http://www.apapermuse.com and his SCA posts to start chronicling my more notable SCA experiences…. Continue reading
I recently shared a post on my Facebook about goals in the SCA and mentioned that I should really write mine down at some point. So, here we go: – I strive to be as prow as the Knight. Confident in my abilities as a fighter both on the list… Continue reading
Ingredients: 150 ml of Rumchata 12 oz bag of white chocolate chips 2 Prepared Graham Cracker Crusts Prepared Cheesecake Base (Philadelphia makes a fantastic one) Extra Creamy Cool Whip Cinnamon Sugar to garnish Instructions: 1. Set up a double boiler using a heavy pot and a Pyrex bowl. Fill the… Continue reading
Dear Mistress Acelina, I must confess that my heart is full of joy and pride at hearing of the chivalry and courtesy that the Dragon’s youngest warriors are displaying, possibly more so than our esteemed Crown. And even more so that you are once more being called to guide them… Continue reading
Dear Mistress Acelina, Today was an unseasonably cool and supposedly drizzly day on the Western front. I ended up roasting some carrots and tossing them in a butter and honey whiskey sauce, and roasting off some zucchini and summer squash for lunch earlier since the day called for a heartwarming… Continue reading
Dear Mistress Acelina: The weather in Carraig Ban is less ominous than that at War today, though still hot and a touch humid. I picked up fabric yesterday to start working on my clothes for Fall Crown, though I have zero desire to start working on anything just yet. Not… Continue reading
Today, at the Canton of Rokkehealden’s event Day of Playe 2, I had my first fight of 31. Many thanks to Siobhan, as MiC, for providing me space to hold the field, and to my friend Zygarr for the first fight of the challenge. When I arrived on site, I… Continue reading
There are a lot of things that are swirling about in my head regarding the SCA as of late. It’s where I hang my metaphorical hat when I’m beyond done being a responsible adult and 911 Dispatcher. The pervasive thought in my head currently has come up because of a… Continue reading