Bardic madness was fun. I recited a poem, "The Story of Macha," for the period challenge; told a story, "Alvild and Alf," for the Warrior Women challenge; and sang a song, "Byrd one brere," for the love and madness challenge. There were patrons for each challenge, and one of them handed out these really cool home made pater nosters ( Read more... )

I was sorry to miss the Comfort Zone Bardic event, but had a great time last weekend ( Read more... )

Next Saturday, Oct. 24 from 3:00 - 4:00, I will be telling ghost stories at Fly By Night bookstore in Columbus.

http://www.flybynightbookstore.com/announce.php

The rest of the weekend I'll be volunteering at Ohio Valley Filk Festival.

Afternoon of Fun was, as usual, fun. An entirely outdoor event, I've never attended when it wasn't either raining or snowing (raining yesterday), but that's just part of its charm. I discovered my black hooded cloak works very well at holding off the rain, but stained the sleeves of my white chemise. Site tokens were monkey paws - I was very ( Read more... )

Are any of you going to the OSU Medieval and Renaissance faire next Saturday, May 2? If so, you can hear me tell stories at 2:00 and 5:00 by the Maypole.

I recently read a book by Arthur Rowan, The Lore of the Bard. While I don't agree with everything in the book (do I ever?), he has a lot of useful ideas. I especially like his concept of the three crafts of the bard, which are then divided up into three parts:

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On Saturday I went to the OSU Medieval and Renaissance Festival, arriving at 11:30 and staying until 6:00. This Festival has always held a special place in my heart since I started attending it at age 10 ( Read more... )

I just got confirmation. I will be doing storytelling at OSU's Medieval and Renaissance Faire this May.

The Latin text and English translation of my Willow, before I frame it and lose the translation on the back. ;-)

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At the SCA event Royal University of the Midrealm today, I received a Willow (an award for excellence in the arts) in storytelling, especially Irish tales. I kind of knew I was getting one, since November's Pale listed a Kateryn Draper as having received a Willow at a Cleftlands event, but I wasn't sure if there was another Kateryn Draper out ( Read more... )