More From the “What Was I Thinking?” Files
Finding Life Beyond the SCA: A Personal Reflection
The author reflects on a moment captured in a craft store, where they participate in “Junk Journaling” with their stepdaughter. Wearing a sweatshirt from a past Calontir coronation, they find joy in blending their historical interests with modern crafting. This experience highlights the fluidity of identity over decades.
SCA Melee Skill Practice at Winter War Maneuvers
This was the moment he most loved about tourneying, that first glorious sortie with banners streaming, trumpets blaring, and the earth atremble with pounding hooves as hundreds of knights came together in a spectacular clash of sound and fury. ― Sharon Kay Penman, Devil’s Brood Have you ever seen Medieval-style fighting? Recently I saw SCA warriors preparing, so…
Throwback Thursday Photos: The Barony of the Lonely Tower’s Demo at Nuke Con 2005
Wonderful demo! The Barony of the Lonely Tower‘s huge display at the 2005 Nuke Con. Pictures of SCA stuff and participants from 2005. Those were the days, my friend …
Missing 12th Night
I didn’t plan to forgo 12th Night. I had handmade gifts for my Lonely Tower friends – lotion bars, lip balm, and chocolate dipped candy canes for their winter coffees. I had the Arts and Sciences competition things prepared and ready to go. Looking forward to my favorite winter holiday. Sadly a serious out of…
Throwback Thursday: Baronial Court of TE Aleksandr and Roise
Court of TE Aleksandr and Roise, Barony of the Lonely Tower
