Tag Archives: friends

Reenactor Withdrawals

I’m experiencing reenacting withdrawals. If there’s one negative about my current location, it’s the distance from my friends and comrades. From my classroom, I see flurries of snow. I can’t tell if they come from the heavens or the snow guns on Sugarloaf. I have coffee in a new mug I received during Christmas. AndContinueContinue reading “Reenactor Withdrawals”

Narramissic Farm Civil War Weekend

I found the best spot to sleep in all of my eleven years as a reenactor. The spot itself was solid! It was nestled between a few trees on a small rise, providing an optimal slope for sleeping. I carefully tied one side of the tent to the sturdy trees, while the other side wasContinueContinue reading “Narramissic Farm Civil War Weekend”

Camp of Instruction 2024

This year’s Camp of Instruction (COI) for the 3rd Maine was splendid…wet and splendid. Over 50 people joined in for drill, cooking, music, and general shenanigans. It was much like previous COI events I’ve attended in the past, but unique as well. This time, I did more filming than drilling. I’m working on a fewContinueContinue reading “Camp of Instruction 2024”

Southern Soul Quest: Reflections on Battlefields

Introduction My whole trip centered on “finding” myself and visiting all the Civil War sites I could. I’ve been fascinated by the Civil War since I was confined to the library in elementary school. After multiple in-school suspensions, the principal realized that if she kept the crazy kid in a cage, he wouldn’t do anythingContinueContinue reading “Southern Soul Quest: Reflections on Battlefields”

Friends of Paris

The author shares experiences meeting new friends through language exchange events and casual encounters in Paris. They describe conversations on topics like philosophy and politics with various individuals, enjoy local cuisine, and document their networking journey. Excited about future encounters, they look forward to their travels in Lyon.