Hey there, fellow art enthusiasts! I want to share a fantastic find with you all today—the Canson XL Recycled Bristol Paper. I picked it up at Michael’s for my Zentangle art. If you’re looking for a high-quality paper that’s also kind to the environment, you’re in for a treat. First off, let’s talk specs. This…
One thing I look for when I want to learn a new skill is a list of all the things a brand new person would need to start. I could ask people who are more skilled than I am but I tend to be a bit socially awkward and I also sometimes feel like it harder for me to…
Hey there, lovely readers! I thought this snipet was worth sharing with you. SCA ceremonies and the whirlwind of events surrounding them can get pretty hectic and overwhelming. That’s why it’s super important to have your plans sorted out well before your apprentice or protege’s name comes up, to keep the surprise element intact. I…
Hi friends, welcome back! As an avid reader and museum goer, The Morgan Library & Museum has been on my radar for quite some time. The library was the personal collection of financier John Pierpont Morgan and located off Madison Avenue between 36th and 37th Street. With his large fortune amassed from his dominance on…
“The pretence of adequacy leads to the sin of incompetency” Bea Lurt Bea Lurt (Born July 3, 1367, in Canterbury, England – Died December 22, 1425) was a medieval English scholar, philosopher, and author, best known for her profound insights into human behavior and competence. Early Life: Bea Lurt was born into a family of…
Hey everyone! June has always been one of my favorite months, and for good reason—it means it’s time for Calontir’s War of the Lilies! A week of camping, classes, martial arts, bardic, and connecting with friends. If you’ve followed my posts over the years, you know I love, love, love this event. But June is…
Hey all. Recently at Lonely Tower’s Scriptorium, HL Aleit and I were chatting about my upcoming class on medieval color palettes. She mentioned she could get the rather large handout printed for free. That would be great, but I had a lightbulb moment and said, “Hey, I have it on Google Docs! I can just…
Found this on the web and thought it worth forwarding for you. Enjoy! This person is the face of the SCA for the event. They are responsible for managing (doing OR delegating!) all tasks related to an event, from the initial bid submission to the after event report. Works closely with the Seneschal, Exchequer and…
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…
Hey everyone! I wanted to share a little adventure I recently had at my local bookstore, which also has this cozy coffee shop. So, I’m sipping on a latte, browsing the shelves, when I stumble upon a book about creating zentangles. Intrigued, I decided skimming this could be the perfect companion for my coffee. As…
Hey everyone! At Lonely Tower’s RUSH event I previously wrote about, I finally took the plunge and submitted the name I’ve been using in the SCA since the summer of 2008. This name has seen a lot of action—I’ve written papers with it, it’s all over Google, and I even have an email address dedicated…
Hey there, fellow adventurers! Let me fill you in on what went down recently while I was juggling medical appointments and budgeting blues. So, while I was caught up with life stuff, something pretty cool was happening at my Barony of the Lonely Tower. Picture this: a day filled with camping wisdom and medieval vibes….
Hey there, fellow artisans and creatives in the SCA community! So, imagine you’ve been tasked with crafting an award scroll for someone in our midst. Now, if you know the person like the back of your hand, well, congratulations! You’re already halfway there. The Medieval vibe practically falls into place effortlessly. But, let’s say you’re…
Hey there, lovely people! I bet you’re all wondering why I’ve been MIA lately. Well, let me tell you, life decided to throw a few curveballs my way, all at once! Picture this: one day, I wake up to find out that my checking account has been hacked, leaving me in a bit of a…
Hey basket enthusiasts and fellow SCAdians! So, picture this: you’re knee-deep in your basket weaving, just getting the hang of it with some handy kits you’ve picked up. And then, amidst all the weaving wonder, you stumble upon a book that’s a forest of basketry knowledge. That’s exactly what happened to me, and I want…
Hey there fellow art enthusiasts! Let me share a little journey with you, a story that’s close to my heart and involves my very first brush with a competition. Picture this: years ago, I eagerly entered my first competition with an illumination piece. I poured my heart into it, meticulously using tracing paper to transfer…
Hey there, fellow SCA scoll enthusiasts! Let me take you back to when my journey as a scribe hit a little bump in the road. (Actually, it began with a bump.) Picture this: my illumination skills were growing while my calligraphy skills… not so much. But fear not, because I had a stroke of luck…
Hey there! Quick update for you: I’m still happily involved in SCA scribal activities, but I’ve also picked up a new hobby—I’m learning to weave baskets! See, my scribal skills have hit a bit of a roadblock due to neuropathy, so I’m exploring other creative outlets. Even though our scribal gatherings at the Barony of…
Hey there, SCAdians and fellow adventurers of the Barony of the Lonely Tower! Let me tear you away to just ten days ago when my beloved SCA group threw one heck of a Revel! And of course, our gracious Baron and Baroness, Charles, and Kathleen, lead the charge. When I showed up, I saw eight…
Hey, fellow SCAdians and avid crafters! Since I started learning about basket weaving last November I found out that as a craft it is very different than my calligraphy and illumination passion. I have to search more to find what I want or need, at least around Omaha, NE. There are no sections in large…