The video was taken by Kajira Camber of Wiesenfeuer, Ansteorra at Calontir‘s Kris Kinder event December 2012 and published on Youtube, Feb 9, 2013
Does your metal broad-edge pen nib give your calligraphy hairline strokes? Or does it have a burr that hangs up on the paper? Don’t throw it away. Sharpen it. Nibs aren’t sharp like knives. But sharper nibs give narrower strokes. You want a slope or bevel on your nib edge to reduce the amount of…
The author reflects on the impact of AI on historical research, particularly in reading previously inaccessible old documents. With AI’s ability to transcribe manuscripts quickly, historians may uncover stories of everyday people, enriching our understanding of the past. This technological advancement could signal a golden age for exploring hidden histories.
I was hunting online for laurel leaf pins. You know, the kind you can gift to a Laurel candidate during a vigil conversation with them. Just a little token, a quiet nod, a “you’ve got this” in shiny metal form. While browsing, I chuckled to myself and thought, “Wouldn’t it be hilarious if I got…
Is Calontir’s Kingdom Arts and Science Champion the best artisan in the Kingdom? Is that the competition’s intent? In her May 2, 2010 post M. Eleanor Deyeson stated she believes the entrants must aspire to that before they enter. I disagree with my respected compeer. Calontir’s Kingdom Arts and Science FAQ page states: This is the competition…
A competition of any sort is an activity requiring you to enter using your skills to try and win. The skill amount needed depends on what the competition is asking you to do. If the competition is well defined and uses Kingdom judging criteria you already have a leg up on how your entry will be judged. The…
There should be a written manual for ankle breaks and crutches but there isn’t. So everything you do daily becomes an experiment. Here I give you an inkling on what that’s like.
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