More From the “What Was I Thinking?” Files
Commentary with Heart: A Guide to Supportive Judging
Hey there, fellow SCA enthusiasts! Because Kingdom Arts and Sciences Competition is fast approaching, today, I want to talk about judging. A topic that’s close to my heart. But before we get to it, let’s set the stage with a friendly reminder. The ultimate goal here isn’t just to decide the worthiness of an entry….
Top Gift Ideas for Scribes and Calligraphers
“A good scribe can do more than one thing.” – Medieval proverb Hey, friends! Looking for the perfect gift for your favorite scribe or a special prize for an upcoming scribal competition? I’ve got you covered! With the busy season in full swing, we’re all juggling work, SCA projects, and holiday prep. So, I’ve put…
What’s An Award Scroll’s Purpose?
In the SCA we devote hours to award creation and giving. Whether entry level or the highest awards , from start to finish, their total creativity hours are in the thousands for each six-month reign. With all that consumed time, what’s their purpose? Their obvious purpose is to acknowledge the recipient’s accomplished efforts. Whether novice or peer,…
Throwback Thursday Photos of Lonely Tower’s 12th Night
These were taken at Lonely Tower’s Twelfth Night event, January, 2006. The event was held at Omaha’s Masonic Center which has been outside our budget recently.
Work in Progress: April Heraldry Shenanigans
For last Saturday’s Crown Tournament, I finally finished the heraldic design with the blue background and three white crescents. It’s a simple design—elegant and clean—but true to form, I tried to make it complicated first. Azumi Nariko’s device isn’t up on the Calontir website yet. So, I tracked it down on the SCA heralds’ OSCAR…