2024 Happy Blog Challenge Continues

Things I am happy for this Monday: This morning I had my last therapy appointment for a while.  I feel like I have a handle on going through things at the moment.  Also, I'm going to be very busy this summer.  I can always make another appointment.  For right now, I'm done. Zed and I went to the storage unit and pulled out an air conditioner for my bedroom.  I was going to try and get through the summer without one.  The temperature is supposed to get into the upper 90's this week, so I thought it was time.  Those curtains were my mom's.  They are not what I want to stay in my room. They do block the light fairly well. I didn't end up spending as much time going through things as I wanted today.  Laundry, the AC, and other distractions kept me busy.  I did take some time though, and ended up with a small pile of things to shred or recycle.  ☮ Currently re-listening to: Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity , by Peter Attia MD, B...

 Happy Father's Day! Every once in a while I feel the need to thank my ex-husband for introducing me to the SCA.  This weekend has been one of them.  Not just because of the interesting event site, but because I was able to experience it with three lovely ladies that are just some of the fabulous people I have met through this group. The drive home was happily uneventful.  I was asleep again during the White Mountains in NH, but I was awake during the drive back to the USA through Canada.  I got to see the St Lawrence River this time. At home we had a Father's Day dinner.  Zed's dad came to visit and it was good to see him and to be home. The last few days of Blogs have been updated to include the pictures!   Here are today's pictures: We are busy packing, but we claimed this porch over the weekend. It lent a great feel to the atmosphere.  Saying Goodbye to the event. Saint Lawrence River  And the bridge. ☮ Thank you for being part of my...

Happy things from Canada: After a chill night in the tent, it was nice to sit in the morning and warm in the sun.  I did get myself motivated to shoot archery before the range was supposed to close at noon.   However, I got to the archery range and the Princess was there.  We ended up talking for about an hour.  This was a good and productive conversation.  Thankfully, another archery marshal kept the range open and I was able to get some practice in.  My arm is a little sore, but I had fun. After I had some lunch, I headed to where there was fighting happening.  I got there too late to find where a friend was to watch with them.  I did get to see some skirmishes though.  Watching people dressed in medieval armor fighting each other in a medieval town was more immersive than I am used to.  It was neat. Royal Court happened and I volunteered to retain for Their Highnesses.  This basically means to stand behind them and make sure...

Happy Friday from Canada! There are four of us camping together.  We spent the morning mostly hanging around at our camp area.  It was relaxing.  Three of us spent part of the afternoon shooting archery.  I didn't do as well as I hoped, but after a little bit of practice my shooting improved.   This event site is large and there is a lot to see.  When I say there is something different around every corner, there is.  People put up buildings of different shapes, sizes, and styles.  There is a section that is fantasy themed and some that are medieval themed. We saw Nordic or Viking themed and Oriental-esque as well. There will be pictures when I get stateside.  We are at the Duche de Bicolline if you are interested in Googling it. There are a few people I know who live in Canada and I have seen a few of them.  I've seen other Canadians that I know I've seen at other events.  There is definitely a language barrier with some of the...