I watched the series on King George. My main take is that despite how badly he came off, they did a major whitewash on his character. I've attended TRF since 1979, worked many years in the SCA compound and games, and have had friends who were long-time vendors there. There are numerous stories of the abuse of power George has done. And nowhere was there any mention of brother (think his name was David). He's the one who started the Minnesota fair with him, and also helped him start TRF where for several years he was the "Pretender to the Crown." Hit me up the next Armadillocon if you want stories of a real medieval robber baron.
At the risk of sounding trite, I think everyone should have a version of Cross Plains in their lives. Something they only love more, the more the longer they're a part of it.
I completely agree! I think liking something that is bigger than yourself is important for people in general. No matter what that is., Ideally, it should be something that inspires you or brings you joy or etc. if it’s not a gathering or a group of people or a tribe or a fandom then you need to make one yourself because we’re not supposed to be alone in the world.
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I watched the series on King George. My main take is that despite how badly he came off, they did a major whitewash on his character. I've attended TRF since 1979, worked many years in the SCA compound and games, and have had friends who were long-time vendors there. There are numerous stories of the abuse of power George has done. And nowhere was there any mention of brother (think his name was David). He's the one who started the Minnesota fair with him, and also helped him start TRF where for several years he was the "Pretender to the Crown." Hit me up the next Armadillocon if you want stories of a real medieval robber baron.
Oh you betcha.
At the risk of sounding trite, I think everyone should have a version of Cross Plains in their lives. Something they only love more, the more the longer they're a part of it.
I completely agree! I think liking something that is bigger than yourself is important for people in general. No matter what that is., Ideally, it should be something that inspires you or brings you joy or etc. if it’s not a gathering or a group of people or a tribe or a fandom then you need to make one yourself because we’re not supposed to be alone in the world.