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…
I finally finished the four beaded fibulae for Baroness Kathleen! Cue the confetti and a big “Yeah, me!” Now, I’ll admit it took a lot longer than I expected. Why? Well, first, I ran into a bead supply problem. The larger-bore beads I needed were perpetually sold out at the usual hobby stores. After scouring…
“No joy can equal the joy of serving others.”— Desiderius Erasmus, 1500s This past Sunday, the Barony of the Lonely Tower hosted a lively autumn Revel, including a potluck meal. It was held in an electrified shelter at Papillion’s Halleck Park. The gathering was the perfect chance for old friends and new faces to come…
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…
Greetings, creative companions and fellow SCA scribes! I’m excited to share a little behind-the-scenes info from our June Calontir Scribes’ Guild meeting. The baronies were encouraged to assemble a scribal supply kit. These kits are destined to be the heart of scribal creativity at our kingdom’s upcoming events, especially for those eager to help or…