#ScribesAndMakers 20 April: Have you ever read or performed your work in front of an audience?

Yes. Many years ago I performed in a couple of short children's plays I wrote.

During the second half of my working life, 28 years, I was Tourism Director for my town and created several historical walking tours and programs that I delivered weekly or monthly from spring to fall. Most recently was a program at the historical Fort Phoenix, the fun, entertaining, and educational "Pirates & Privateers" presentation. The script of the program included stories about the fort, local privateering during the Revolution, and life during the 1770s. It was held every Friday morning, weather permitting, in June, July, August, and September from 2016 through 2025.

The photo is my adult child and me portraying Caleb the powder monkey and Greybeard, a privateer during the Revolutionary War.

#Fairhaven #Massachusetts #AmericanRevolution #FortPhoenix #Reenacting

While recovering, I've done two evenings of sewing. Feeling pretty good for the progress.

I might not be a great reenactor these days (last event was 2019). However period sewing is more my vibe these days.

This is why I want to learn proper tailoring. To make better kit or historical clothing. It's a good goal, and I think achievable.

#sewing #reenacting

Dovolím si tu nasdílet odkaz na svou poslední práci, jsem na ni náležitě pyšný :-)
Replika Sanitäter Tasche z 2. světové války. Nějakou dobu brašnu nosím na opasku, abych odhalil případné neduhy a... neodhalil jsem, takže jde brašna do nabídky.
#lather #handmade #reenacting #bluwfoxleatherworking

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1663377346/replica-of-the-german-medical-pouch-from

Spent the evening doing some reenacting sewing. Started on a simple haversack. I'd cut the pieces around this time last year I think? I haven't done any historical sewing in over 2 years, and this felt right.
Time well spent.

#sewing #reenacting

It is amazing that something rather stupid grew over 5 years from a molehill into a massive anxiety mountain.

But I finally scaled the mountain. Perhaps 5 years later than I wanted, but it is a first step.

#sewing #reenacting