Trying to clear the backlog: Classes at 12th Night, etc.

I have the opportunity to teach some classes at 12th Night.

There are also a couple of other upcoming events I might well teach it.

I am trying to see what people want to attend.

Here are some ideas:

1. The princess suggested I do a sort of "Srvice 101" for people who have not been in the SCA that long and want to learn about service opportunities.

2. I really enjoy teaching "Liam's Favorite SCA Songs" and I have some new ones in  the play list.

3. The "Teaching in the SCA" always seem to go well.

4. We have batted around peerage roundtables, with suggstions being "peers only," "non-peers only" or wide open.

5. "So You want to volunteer for the royalty," which has been done by others.

6. "Running fun tournaments" for heavy weapons and fencing.

7. Any idea you may have.

Comments, please. Comments.

Clearing the backlog: Same-sex marriage in New York

Not that I usually use sports cliches, but we have a chance to rebound and take the momentum back.

Gov. Patterson has called a special session of the State Senate for Tuesday, Nov. 10.

Same-sex marriage will be on the agenda.

If you are in New York, please do what you can to get to your senator and tell him or her how strongly you feel.

I am going to be working on Sen. Betty Little up here.

Thanks,

Liam

Trying to clear the backlog: A variety of things

1. If you want the handouts for my teaching class (There are three separate pages), please e-mail to liamstliam@gmail.com

2. In response to previous commentary, there is "One True Shakesepeare Play."

"I do believe your majesty takes no scorn to wear the leek upon St. Tavy's Day”

3. Corollary, in the Liamverse, "Sometimes you eat the leek and sometimes the leek eats you."

4. Anyone need a pair of cat-fur mittens? Last night, while we were blissfully asleep, one or both of our Feline Overlords (I mean protectors) decided to see just how much yarn there *is* in a ball of yarn. I think they were outlining a race track or something, but they stopped at the door to the bedroom. The Countess remains despleased.

5. Nothing better than finding out there's a "Celebration of Friday" pot luck in one of the offices in w hich you work.

6. Has anyone seen any voting breakdowns by age group on Maine No. 1?

7. We had a guy (just out of jail in the last couple of  months) come into the office today to thank us, because he's finishing his first week of full-time employment.

Trying to clear the backlog: Thoughts on the Fifth of November . . .

For years now, I have seen people quote "Remember, remember . . . " on this particular day, especially since the movie came out, and this year was no exception.

For some reason, it bothered me this year. Even in the morning.

I could not put my finger on it, but in some ways it smacked of glorifying terrorism.

A little while ago, someone pointed out that the attacks on Fort Hood took place on Nov. 5.

There are many of us who see this as treason and/or terrorism.

I am greatly saddened by these thoughts.