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Missives from Maestra (7/26/2024)
Greetings, Shirefolk, To those journeying out to Pennsic at the end of this week, I wish good and uneventful travels, and a sweet time in the Debatable Lands. As promised however, I am posting links to various events, virtual and otherwise, that would be of interest. For those not going to Pennsic: There is a demo…
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Washington Township Library Demo
You are invited to join us for another demonstration!
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Missives from Maestra (6/30/2024)
Greetings to the Shire, I said I would give credit where credit is due for the musicians who showed up to provide music for Novice Day. Lord Drustan of Old Stonebridges coordinated a bardic/musicians presence that was much appreciated. My thanks go to him, to Pan Mikhail Reubenovic Kopaczewski, and to one Úlfarr Gylðir. The virtual class…
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2024 Novice Day: Arts & Sciences Recap
Greetings to the Shire, It was a scorcher of a day. The weather had also promised rain, and delivered toward the day’s end. Now that I know how well the wooden pavilion works at keeping out the rain, I am no longer so leery of holding future Arts & Sciences displays and competitions there. I…
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THE SESTINA:
A WORD GAME WITH NO RHYME(BUT PLENTY OF REASON) On June 12th, we gathered in Google Meet to learn about poetry! Maestra Ana de Guzman presented a short overview of the Sestina form (originally from 12th century Occitania), including examples. Warning: positively lewd innuendo included. Our next gathering will be on June 26th. See the…
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Missive from Maestra Ana
The first Arts and Sciences virtual gathering actually happened with little by way of hiccups. It was a small gathering, but we were able to discuss what subjects would be covered for future gatherings. The second gathering was also small, a relaxed session of realizing that showing stitches before a small camera was an awkward enterprise,…
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Virtual Arts & Sciences, Take 1
A poet, a seamstress, and a weaver logged into a Google Meet on Wednesday, May 8th for the first Rusted Woodlands Virtual Arts & Sciences gathering! We showed off our current projects, shared online resources for various interesting topics, and discussed possible future topics for our gatherings. Our next gathering, on May 22nd, will include…
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We Have a Date!
100 Minutes War 2024 will be on November 23rd at Camp Sacajawea (251 White Lake Rd, SPARTA, NJ 07871). Start planning now!
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Good News!
We seem to have solved the technical issues with Google Meet. So! We will again attempt to gather online to work and learn on the second and fourth Wednesdays of May and June. Join us at 7:30pm!
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More Updates!
Almost two weeks ago, I attempted to hold the Shire’s first virtual A&S gathering. I was unable to go in or let people in, and for this I beg forgiveness. I immediately went into the shire’s respective Facebook pages, let gentles know what happened, and perforce cancelled the meeting. Our intrepid webminister and I have since…
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