I never thought it was. I joined the SCA when I was 11 because I was already longing for the past. Then for the rest of my life I hung out with people who thought the same. I find the use of "medieval" as a pejorative baffling and nonsensical.
How do you see yourself participating in next year's festival?
The closest thing that we Southern Marylanders have to that—not that it's even close, would be a jousting tournament as a part of the county fair in September. Jousting is, in fact, the official state sport of Maryland.
We do have world class Lawnmower Racing in August, though! They come from all over, even from overseas for it. They've even asked me to give the invocation before the races. I'll see if I can get some footage this summer and share it.
Amazing ... wonderful evocation of an ancient time. Thank you Hilary for your lovely writing. God Bless!
When will people realize that “medieval” isn’t an insult but a compliment? Thank you for taking the time to post the videos and photos.
I never thought it was. I joined the SCA when I was 11 because I was already longing for the past. Then for the rest of my life I hung out with people who thought the same. I find the use of "medieval" as a pejorative baffling and nonsensical.
Brilliant!
How do you see yourself participating in next year's festival?
The closest thing that we Southern Marylanders have to that—not that it's even close, would be a jousting tournament as a part of the county fair in September. Jousting is, in fact, the official state sport of Maryland.
We do have world class Lawnmower Racing in August, though! They come from all over, even from overseas for it. They've even asked me to give the invocation before the races. I'll see if I can get some footage this summer and share it.
Thank you, Miss White. Wonderful reminders, as you wrote, that life goes on.
Noticed you are suddenly gone from Twitter. Hope nothing nefarious and that all is ok...miss your astute and acerbic take on things.
Thanks. Yes everything's fine. I'll be doing a post here soon that will explain.