A little a over two years ago, I wrote a couple of posts about the symbolism of Squires’ and Knights’ chains in the SCA. While I am not any particular Knight’s Squire or Man-At-Arms, I still believe that symbols, as well as words, have power. So, I put in an… Continue reading
I figured that since I’m wearing a shiny hat these days (territorial baron), I should probably look at upgrading my kit somewhat. Around Christmas, I bought myself a couple pairs of Rus pants with the intention of including them in my kit rotation. The problem? The calves on them are… Continue reading
Several friends of mine have posted this article by Master Cormac Mor out in Caid about the question of “Why aren’t you a Peer yet?” I posted my thoughts to my Facebook account with the aforementioned link to Master Cormac’s article: Also, please stop asking people why they haven’t received… Continue reading
Sometimes, I do really stupid things because my mind is racing 100 miles per hour and I’m multi-tasking. Tonight’s faux pas? Rendering my portfolio website, Flying Tiger Designs, unusable for the moment. Oops. Guess I’m truly making it a portfolio site with a “best of” showing from shoots that I… Continue reading
… But the event’s feast gave EVERYONE life. First, my thanks: To Abbey May, Adeline, Adella, Astridr, Johara, and Sarafina — You all are amazing. Without you ladies, feast would have been a hot mess. Instead, we had an incredibly filling meal that really did make everyone’s day. Everyone poured… Continue reading
Starting Weight: 313.2 lbs Goal Weight: 250 lbs Starting A1C: 10.1 Goal A1C: 7 or less So… This is a hard post for me to write. I’m going to start chronicling my journey to become healthier and more fit overall, and that includes some pretty (to me) scathing looks at… 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
I find it fascinating that many of my SCA friends have been discussing what makes a Peer, or what are Peer-like qualities, at the same time that I am reviewing my own journey thus far and where I want to go from here. The Peers that I generally tend to… Continue reading
Because I do live in Illinois and it’s supposed to be snowy out (it’s not, sadly) for the holidays, I have snow falling on my site through January 4th. ….It kinda makes the site look like a snowglobe, don’t ya think? P.S. Look for updated information after the new… Continue reading