More From the “What Was I Thinking?” Files
Anticipation Builds: Calontir Lilies War Highlights and Must-Do’s
Hey everyone! Can you believe it? Calontir Lilies War is less than a week away, and I can hardly contain my excitement! This year is going to be epic, and I’ve got a list of must-do activities that’s already pretty long—and that’s before I’ve even peeked at the official schedule. There’s so much to look…
SCA Revels: When Plans Go Awry
Last Sunday, August 9th, was supposed to be one of those really good local happening SCA days. The Barony of the Lonely Tower was holding a Gathering Revel, complete with an Arts and Sciences display. And just my kind of event. I’d been looking forward to it for weeks. That morning, I did the usual…
The Four Biggest Queens Prize Blunders
Queens Prize is a fun competition. The best way to get used to competing in SCA arts and sciences. Blunders may happen, but with care and consideration most can be overcome.
Behind the Heraldry: Refreshing Lonely Tower’s Roll of Arms Display
Hey heraldry friends! You won’t believe what I’ve been diving into lately: painting heraldic devices to update the Lonely Tower’s Roll of Arms display. Yep, I’ve been the guardian of this vibrant showcase for over a decade. And guess what? Some of you have approached me at events, wondering about my crafting process. Well, I’ve…
Lilies War XXX Photo Array
Calontir‘s Lilies War is XXX. I spent five of its ten days enjoying wondrous sights and adventures. Sadly I could not do them all. Not in the day’s numbers nor the picture possibilities. I missed opportunities. Even so – even with the sweltering heat – I had the best of times. Arriving late I set…
Apprenticing and Cattle Raids 2019
On August 24th the Barony of Mag Mor, Lonely Tower’s nearest and dearest cousins, held their annual Cattle Raids event. It included so many activities. Camping, archery, arts & sciences competition, artisan show-and-tell and martial arts. I always see it as a photo op safari. I usually spend the day scoping out views to snap both on the field and indoors. This time was not different.



