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DragonCon 2008, Harry Potter Part 3

Diane on September 25th, 2008

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1) Murne (adj.) - Sorrowful.
Ther lete we hem sojurne,
And speke we of chaunces hard and /murne/.
- Arthour and Merlin
Pronunciation: /murn@/
2) Caboche (v.) - To bend.
There nedeth no more but to /caboche/ his heed,
alle the over jawes stylle thereon,
and the labelles forsayd.
- MS. Bodl. 546
Pronunciation: /kAbOtS@/
3) Scellum (n.) - A thief. A cant term.
But if a [...]

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Talk Like A Pirate Day

Diane on September 19th, 2008

Today Is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Go Put On your Beat Pirate Outfit and Talk and Walk like a Pirate all Day.

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DragonCon 2008, Harry Potter Part 2

Diane on September 18th, 2008

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Making a Tabard to Wear for Fighting in the SCA

Diane on September 17th, 2008

Tabards in the SCA are used to distinguish baronies, households, kingdoms; just about any level there is involved in the SCA. Whether recognized or not. They can be long or short depending how what the person desires. Design wise they can be elaborate or basic depending on a few things. If you [...]

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1) Setille (n.) - Seat.
Apon the /setyl/ of hys majeste
That day sal alle men before hym be.
- Hampole, MS. Bowes
Pronunciation: /sEtil/
2) Chinch (n.) - A miser.
Every avowter or unclene man that is a glotun or
/chynche/ schal never have erytage in the rewme of
Cryst.
- Wimbelton’s Sermon, 1388, MS. Hatton 57
Pronunciation: /tSintS@/
3) Fryke (adj.) - Fresh; active; [...]

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In Writing, Inspiration Can Come From Anywhere

Diane on September 12th, 2008

As a fantasy writer you get ideas from everywhere and no where all at the same time. Some days a ton of ideas hit you and you just go with one or two or them. Other days nothing comes and you just go with what you have already or don’t worry about it. [...]

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DragonCon 2008, Harry Potter Part 1

Diane on September 11th, 2008

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Retaining for Royalty in the SCA

Diane on September 10th, 2008

This past weekend was another local event. In our kingdom local is defined as anything that is within an hour and half drive, at least for the “peasants”. Royalty is supposed to make as many events as possible. Depending on where they live this can be difficult with mundane lives and how [...]

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The Barn - Part 7

Diane on September 9th, 2008

“What do you think Blaze? Should we worry about them coming back?” Eva asked her.
“No they were only here because of the black dragon.”
“What about the hobgoblin?” Elter wrinkled his nose as a slight breeze picked up carrying the terrible scent of the creature to them. Eva wrinkled her nose in disgust and [...]

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