arontius | Miscellaneous Friday Thoughts. (Reply)

.....I? Have a framed picture of TBT and Rhys now sitting on top of my computer at work. You all have my permission to be jealous. :-) As I fend off all my co-workers who wonder why this good looking lady would be hanging out with a weirdo like me. :-)

.....June 23rd is His Excellency Sir Richard's birthday. When I was just starting to get my feet wet in the SCA I met Sir Richard as he was taking over the production of The Crier. Immediately he proved to me why he has the title of Knight, and it wasn't due to his prowess on the field. It was the honour that traveled before him like an ethereal presence. I was in awe and I didn't even know him. The years since then have only added to his character and I consider it a wondrous honour to call him a good friend of mine. Happy Birthday Richard!!!

.....I've been reading with interest TBT's posts on splitting up of the Kingdom. Of course it is an ever revolving discussion that has had many incarnations. So much so that sometimes my first reaction to hearing it start anew is to wince in anticipation of the painful arguments that will ensue. But, you know, we've been talking half-heartedly about carving out some sort of Principality within the Western Region for a while now. As TBT keeps telling me, if the spark ignites a flame, why not run with it?

.....The only issue I see that will prevent this from taking off completely is the need for a single charismatic leader to carry it forward. I sometimes would like to be that leader (assuming that I could become charismatic in the first place :-)), but the part that always prevents me from REALLY opening my mouth is the dedication and effort that will be involved. This will be a real committment, for upwards of five years (or more). There will be times that this person alone will be the driving force. There will be times that are painful. There will be times where the odds are a thousand asshats on the Step(pe)s to one, you. I look at all of the STUFF that is currently on my plate and think twice before opening my mouth. But I keep thinking about it. And if someone else were to pick up that mantle and place it upon their shoulder, you bet that I'd be there to help them. I would love to see the West Sound be a Principality. It'd be wonderful!

.....Picture in your mind, Prince Cedric and Princess Brighid. That's a pretty cool looking picture, if I do say so myself. :-)

.....Aaron / Arontius.