Summer University

In June, it was off to Brockore Abbey for Summer University. Milord and I braced for a day of study.

Baron Talorgen nepos Wrguist, Sea Dragon Herald, presented a two-hour session on Organizing and Heralding Court. 'Twas an excellent session, and my knowledge was greatly increased.

Lady Meadhbh the Handy provided an Introduction to Herbal Gardening, with illustrations from her work in the garden at Elchenburg Castle. A most entertaining session. I now know what wattle is!

Lord Etienne Le Mons d'Anjou, Poeta Atlantiae, instructed us in Performing Poetry. A born teacher: I was amazed to learn this was his first teaching experience.

Mistress Derbhiled ni Liadhnáin's session on Bardic Circles included judging score sheets, participation, sponsoring, and more. It was a most thorough lesson. The second hour was a practice Bardic Circle. We numbered more participants (including yours truly), but we were regaled with stories by Mistress Derbhiled, and songs by Baron Talorgen and another lady gentle, whose name I have not learned. It was a wonderful conclusion to the day.

Next, milord and I journey to the Canton of Middlegate of the Barony of the Sacred Stone (aka High Point, NC) for the Known World Heraldic and Scribal Symposium.

In service to the Dream...

Feast of St. Anthony

Milord and I journeyed to Clinton, SC, for the Feast of St. Anthony in May. Rumours of stormy weather proved true, as we were treated to a heavy cloudburst in the afternoon. The Autocrat, with great foresight, arranged fighting under a porch, and the day proceeded.

Indoors, a silent auction for Project Linus was available, with some grand items up for bid. Another table held blankets, and fabric to make blankets. I learned how easy it really is to produce a blanket for such a wonderful cause.

It was a lovely day.