More From the “What Was I Thinking?” Files
Building Strong Bonds: Tips for SCA Apprentice-Peer Dynamics
At this fall’s Cattle Raids, I’ll be taking Lady Tanneke Groenlaken as my second apprentice. She’s from my home barony, which makes things even better. Tanneke loves diving into research and learning new things. HL Astrid is also excited about her joining the household and has already become a good friend to her. Welcoming Tanneke…
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 …
Why Is Art Important In The SCA?
Medieval art involved not creative freedom but subjection to rules. Some time after classical antiquity all period creations were done for God’s glory. If that’s the case how does art relate to you and me in the Society for Creative Anachronism? Especially since the organization is apolitical and nonreligious. Why is Art important in the…
Behind the Blog: the Four Pillars of a Laurel
Hey all! Some of you have asked why I write so many detailed posts about the SCA and all things artsy. The answer is pretty simple! As I see it, a Laurel in the SCA, has four key responsibilities that guide my involvement: Championing the Arts and Sciences – I love being a proponent of…
Lonely Tower’s Cut and Thrust Championship Revel
The Barony of the Lonely Tower held their quarterly revel and championship tournament last Sunday. It was the perfect weather, sunny with a slight breeze. As L. Aleit says, “An excuse to spend a beautiful day in the park with friends.” The weather was perfect for taking pictures, plus the organizers outdid themselves. They put up the Baronial…
The Great Photo Credit Moment of 2025
In this I reflect on the unexpected journey of writing a blog post about plants at Oakview Mall. After questioning the sources of the photos, I updated the website for clarity, adding photo credits. I appreciate the learning process of blogging, balancing fun and responsibility while exploring various interests.