Greetings!
Sorry for the long-time-no-post but things have been busy over here at the Weale house. Along with that, there have been numerous mundane seasonal distractions that mostly involve the urgent need to refinish furniture, repair things that are broken, and repaint rooms begging for a facelift. Nesting for the winter is in full swing, to say the least.
University
I want to take a moment to thank everyone that attended my classes at university. You were absolutely lovely students. I appreciated the gift of being able to share these ideas with you, and hear your thoughts. It is a privilege.
Recently, Hildegard Bergerin posted this on Facebook, “You do not have to be a Laurel to ‘teach’, there are no pre-requisites other then subject knowledge and willingness to share said knowledge.” I’m likely preaching to the converted here, but she is right, she is so right. One of the most amazing things about the SCA, and one of the things I value the most, is the excitement that SCAdians have regarding sharing their knowledge and love of whatever their thing might be. However, whenever the word teach becomes involved, the same SCAdians start to question their bonafides. Hildegard goes on to say, “You may have been teaching and not even realized it!” I’d hazard to say she’s right about this as well. Likely everyone has been teaching without being self-aware. Don’t let a formal teaching environment like University chill your enthusiasm. Take advantage of it, if you can.
For everyone teaching, even if they aren’t aware of it until now, keep it up, loves. I see you and I support you.
Ymir
If you have heard the rumours that I am in charge of A&S for Ymir 2023, they are correct. I’ll be posting all the details soon but the website has some preliminary information. I also came up with the theme for the event, just as I did for the year previous. This year, it is all about Hamlet! The Event Steward, Alfric, has some incredible plans up his sleeve so keep an eye out!
War of the Wings XV
Teaching
I know this is coming a bit late, so my apologies, but I will be attending the War of the Wings XV with my partner, Owain. We will be arriving at some point on Friday and attending all day Saturday. I will be teaching Yet Forget Not, That I Am an Ass: Ethical Research and Documentation at 10:00 am until 11:00 am. The schedule on the website may say Prospera’s Staff but I have pulled that class, so I will be working on it before teaching it again.
Belting
On Saturday, I shall formally become a protégé of Patronne Murienne L’aloiere. This has been a long time coming and honestly, she’s felt like my peer for quite some time already. I could not hope to be lead by a greater lady.
Hospitality
If you’re at all peckish and associated with Windmaster’s Hill, Sacred Stone, or the House Wounded Mushroom, I will have some bread served up for folks to enjoy. If you’re nibbly and wandering by, do come over and have a bite. I cannot promise to be in camp, as my beloved and I are staying in a hotel for the event, but I will be in and out.
In Closing
I hope you have a lovely time at WoW if you are attending, and if you are not, that your week(end) is still wonderful. Take care of yourself and your loved ones.
