Spring Coronation 2023

Local Spring Coronation at the SCA. 

Dressed up for morning court.

Baron Toramasa (T.S.) and Baroness Aki (Elizabeth) receiving a beautiful scroll handmade and presented by Finnguala (Susan).

Emmanuel (Jeremiah) in his incredible garb, complete with googly eyes. 

Allison (Vicky) and Emmanuel (Jeremiah).

Myself and Allison (Vicky).

Myself with Tiger and Will.

My cadet brother Blaze (Keith T.) in the middle fighting against Master Robert while Sibilla and Agustín (Sergio) watch.

Tiger was also kind enough to take video of me (on the left in blue) fighting against Seosaidh. 

Earlier in the day Agustín (Sergio) was chosen to participate in the Queen’s Invitational Rapier Tournament and won. Here he is at court receiving his award.

Agustín (Sergio) and Blaze (Keith T.).

Photo by Tiger Worrell.

Blaze (Keith T.), Agustín (Sergio), and myself.

Birthday Girl Tiger got awarded with The Argent Palm of Trimaris.

Dress Up and Tackle Hugs

My friend Amber unfortunately had to put down her beloved dog Lexi. The little black puppy she first brought home when we were roommates back in 2010. Old age and health issues were taking their toll, and Amber reach out to me to watch her kids while she and her husband went to the vet.

I got to her house and she told me about all the treats she spoiled Lexi with that day and we both gave her some love trying to hold back tears. Once they left, my full attention went to the kids. Playtime was just what we all needed.

Elmo is Peyton’s favorite. 

Ava and Dipper curled up in my lap while Peyton enjoyed his videos.

At some point Ava decided she wanted to change into her princess dress. A child after my own heart.

And I can’t resist Peyton’s hugs.

He is such a cutie.

A modern princess, serenading Dipper.

Gulf Wars 2023

In March of 2023 I was finally able to go to my second Gulf Wars with the SCA. A week long event outside of Lumberton, Mississippi referred to as “a war with no enemies”, it’s a great excuse for everyone to gather, battle, and really embrace getting to live history.

Myself and Sergio, got to start every ride with an angry selfie. 

Myself and Tiger after getting the tents set up.

Finally in garb and touring the site.

Agustín (Sergio) getting settled into his tent.

Agustín (Sergio) and Dan going through the essential Gulf War supplies.

Agustín (Sergio) in his pavilion.

Mariah, Steve, Freyja (Sunny), Agustín (Sergio), and Tiger.

Melody, John, and Rita standing in front of the pavilion.

Tom in his striking armor.

Before and after fighting in The Town Battle for Rapier. My first melee (group battle) was at Gulf Wars in 2019. I had never fought in a group before. It was fun but completely overwhelming. In the years since I’ve learned melee strategies that helped me feel more focused and comfortable in a group setting. A huge improvement from my first melee.

The Green Dragon Tavern.

Agustín (Sergio) was selected to participate in The Campions Rapier Tournament and won his fight.

Dan and Agustín (Sergio).

Oskar (Keith) who also won his fight at The Champions Rapier Tournament.

I had the honor of fighting for Duchess Rhiannon of Meridies (Lynn) in The Rose Tourney.

Agustín (Sergio) on his way back to camp with the newly purchased spear shafts.

Getting to see Ennelynne (Whitney) and her horse Fabuella.

Agustín (Sergio) and Red getting ready for the Ravine Battle.

Agustín (Sergio) in his armor.

Dan, Agustín (Sergio), and Red.

Photo by Sergio Roca.

Myself in a new dress I purchased from the marketplace.

Agustín (Sergio) in his new regalia.

Agustín (Sergio), Jorge, Juan, and Red dressed for Court.

Photo by Red Elder.

Myself and Agustín (Sergio).

Agustín (Sergio) and Red.

Photo by Red Elder.

Myself and Agustín (Sergio).

To see the pictures from my first trip to Gulf Wars, please visit https://currentsandcolor.blogspot.com/2019/04/gulf-wars-2019.html

Dreamy Afternoon

A hazy, unfocused, and accidental picture of the sun through my curtains. The feeling of slowly waking up from an afternoon nap.

Stuffies

I realized one day that after years of adulting I had somehow ended up with having two stuffed animals on my bed. I used to carry around stuffed toys all the time when I was a kid. One particular favorite, a little green bear I called Tiger, was a constant companion for over four years. She had been washed a thousand times and had all the battles scars that proved she was well loved. I still have her, but somewhere along the way in an attempt to get closer to maturity I moved my stuffed animals out of sight. 

Despite my best efforts at adulthood and after all this time, they found their way back. 

The Hello Kitty was from Build-A-Bear probably around 2004-2006. My early college years. I always had a soft spot for Hello Kitty and at the time I was dating a guy who never lost his love of toys. He took me to Build-A-Bear and I had a fun time watching her get filled with fluff and picking out her little dress. 

I must have moved seven or eight times after that. She got put in a box and was shuffled from place to place. I almost forgot I had her. Then Covid hit.

At that point I’d already been living alone for a while but for the better part of two years I was almost completely isolated. I was still able to call my friends and visit family from time to time, but what I craved was to be comforted. I went through the box that had all my stuffed animals and I found her again. Not being from my childhood she was still in good shape. I know it was silly, but it made me feel a little better. To hold on to some small comfort from my childhood.

The bear wearing a pig costume I purchased recently as a whim from T.J. Maxx. So silly and absurdly cute, I just couldn’t resist. 

And there they were basking in the sun. Fluffy reminders of what I used to love so much as a child. 

That hazy place between maturity and rediscovery.