Written By Tikva
July 24, 2018, 5:37 p.m.(4/4/1009 AR)
Take a moment, if you will, to think about what makes your life worth living. Not the high passions or grand designs, but the little things. Appreciate small joys. The fresh scent of bruised grass in springtime. The joy in a puppy's face. Wind in your face as you hang from the rigging of a fast ship. The feeling you get when you get to the beginning of a beloved scene in an old, favorite book. The feel of steaming water on your skin when your muscles first melt into a hot bath.
It's the best advice I've ever given. It's the best advice I'll ever take from myself.
Even in the darkest time of your life, remember what it feels like to taste cold, clear water when you are thirsty. Remember what it feels like to laugh. Remember the third best hug you've had.
It's worth it.
It's the best advice I've ever given. It's the best advice I'll ever take from myself.
Even in the darkest time of your life, remember what it feels like to taste cold, clear water when you are thirsty. Remember what it feels like to laugh. Remember the third best hug you've had.
It's worth it.
Written By Tikva
July 23, 2018, 10:16 p.m.(4/3/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Sabella
Sabella Grayson is one of the very brightest gems in the Grayson crown. I first asked her to consider the ministry of loyalty back when Prince Calarian was first contemplated as a match for the March of Wyrmguard, and I am sure that he will serve admirably in his new post, with our love and our blessings. I expect that Sabella's approach will be different, but one that House Grayson and our people of the Crownlands will embrace entirely.
It is easy for the unabashedly lovely to be overlooked as decorative, for the consummate performer to be dismissed as dramatic, for the student of joy to be dismissed as without depth. I want to emphasize entirely that a talent for happiness that retains the sensibility of a diplomat and the grounded roots of a woman of strength is the highest praise I can think on.
Thank you for being you, my dear cousin. Tomorrow morning you will wake up to a birthday I hope you find the very best. I know this new year of yours is going to be full of new life and new joys, because motherhood awaits you. Your little prince or princess is going to have the very best of mothers, and I'm very excited to meet them.
It is easy for the unabashedly lovely to be overlooked as decorative, for the consummate performer to be dismissed as dramatic, for the student of joy to be dismissed as without depth. I want to emphasize entirely that a talent for happiness that retains the sensibility of a diplomat and the grounded roots of a woman of strength is the highest praise I can think on.
Thank you for being you, my dear cousin. Tomorrow morning you will wake up to a birthday I hope you find the very best. I know this new year of yours is going to be full of new life and new joys, because motherhood awaits you. Your little prince or princess is going to have the very best of mothers, and I'm very excited to meet them.
Written By Tikva
July 23, 2018, 10:07 a.m.(4/2/1009 AR)
Now I am honestly wondering if Alaric uses threats of my company at dinner on people.
Written By Tikva
July 20, 2018, 10:45 a.m.(3/22/1009 AR)
If Lumen Whisper is OUT, I don't think I want to be IN!
Written By Tikva
July 18, 2018, 1:32 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Luca
Wretch.
Written By Tikva
July 18, 2018, 12:35 p.m.(3/18/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Niklas
It won't go away.
Written By Tikva
July 16, 2018, 3:09 p.m.(3/15/1009 AR)
My son Tiber Riven is 5 years old today. He's now lived longer than I even knew his father, and the gift of being his mother is one that I treasure every day.
Also, luckily for me, Princess Sabella arranged for the house to be REPLETE with cupcakes, and there are still some left even after Luca decided they were best used as throwing implements.
Also, luckily for me, Princess Sabella arranged for the house to be REPLETE with cupcakes, and there are still some left even after Luca decided they were best used as throwing implements.
Written By Tikva
July 15, 2018, 12:16 p.m.(3/12/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Khanne
That is one anniversary party I shall be very excited to attend!
Written By Tikva
July 15, 2018, 1:16 a.m.(3/12/1009 AR)
Ainsley and I have reason to look very fondly on a rainbow cotton dress.
It all depends on the context.
For example, in a blizzard, you don't want silk, seasilk, umbra, or aeterna. You want fur and wool and to get the hell inside.
To change into your brightest shift and find your husband, preferably.
It all depends on the context.
For example, in a blizzard, you don't want silk, seasilk, umbra, or aeterna. You want fur and wool and to get the hell inside.
To change into your brightest shift and find your husband, preferably.
Written By Tikva
July 14, 2018, 11:27 a.m.(3/10/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Ainsley
I needed that smile. You really are the most lovely terrible.
Written By Tikva
July 13, 2018, 6:04 p.m.(3/9/1009 AR)
Each day, I pray to Limerance in thanks for the grace he has given us and in hope that I will have the fortitude to be what duty asks of me. There are days I have the arrogance to believe that I succeed. Then there are the other days.
The duty a liege owes to a vassal, that I owe to our vassals, is to protect and defend you. Being raised in privilege and surrounded by wealth does not except us from this duty but expand upon it. There is none greater than Grayson, and so no greater duty than ours to act accordingly.
I can only say that I will try to do better. Each day, in each way that I can, for my sons, for my husband, for my family, for my House, for the Compact.
The duty a liege owes to a vassal, that I owe to our vassals, is to protect and defend you. Being raised in privilege and surrounded by wealth does not except us from this duty but expand upon it. There is none greater than Grayson, and so no greater duty than ours to act accordingly.
I can only say that I will try to do better. Each day, in each way that I can, for my sons, for my husband, for my family, for my House, for the Compact.
Written By Tikva
July 11, 2018, 4:07 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Barric
I am certain that anyone who has read in Prince Barric's White Journal an accusation that a Whisper of Whisper House has publicly lied about his behavior in exchange for pay is simply misunderstanding the inks put upon the page to say something that he cannot _possibly_ have meant. Naturally the most prestigious organization of courtiers in the Compact would never be so tawdry as to accept pay to spread slander about a Peer of the Realm and I'm sure that no one shall be quicker than House Grayson to correct this mistake.
It is a pity when a failure of communication results in such an awful misunderstanding and breach of etiquette. It's so unfortunate I really have nothing else I can possibly say about it.
It is a pity when a failure of communication results in such an awful misunderstanding and breach of etiquette. It's so unfortunate I really have nothing else I can possibly say about it.
Written By Tikva
July 6, 2018, 11:44 a.m.(2/22/1009 AR)
The finest musicians are those who elevate those who play and sing beside them to greater heights. Music is cooperative; what is lovely alone will be transcendent supported and amplified in a chorus, a band, an orchestra.
I appreciate the accolades and I'm sure Lucita, Sorrel and Sabella do too -- they are my dear friends, close to my heart, and I'm not intending to speak for anyone but myself. But as a singer I prefer cooperation and friendship to victory. There is none greater than we can be when we sing together.
(But I'm pretty sure I can still banjo the hell out of Niklas.)
I appreciate the accolades and I'm sure Lucita, Sorrel and Sabella do too -- they are my dear friends, close to my heart, and I'm not intending to speak for anyone but myself. But as a singer I prefer cooperation and friendship to victory. There is none greater than we can be when we sing together.
(But I'm pretty sure I can still banjo the hell out of Niklas.)
Written By Tikva
July 4, 2018, 9:16 p.m.(2/18/1009 AR)
I'm absolutely delighted to congratulate my dearest friends and family, Cara and Laric, on their birth of their new baby boy, Prince Arcander Grayson. He's a very healthy boy and, if not _quite_ as loud to hear as my dear Asharion, one with very healthy lungs.
I look forward to watching all our beautiful children growing up together.
I look forward to watching all our beautiful children growing up together.
Written By Tikva
July 2, 2018, 10:46 p.m.(2/15/1009 AR)
Bliss Whisper and Luca Grayson put on a glorious show today at my duel with Princess Saoirse. Since her champion was victorious, I have publicly apologized to Saoirse for taking offense at her interplay with her cousin, and she accepted my apology by quite rightly pointing out that the whole thing was funny.
There are just a small handful of posters left that didn't get taken, which I am not sure what to do with . . .
There are just a small handful of posters left that didn't get taken, which I am not sure what to do with . . .
Written By Tikva
July 1, 2018, 10:38 p.m.(2/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Ainsley
*A carefully drawn cartoonish sketch of an apple with an equally cartoonish worm sticking out of it. The worm is making a sad face.*
Written By Tikva
June 28, 2018, 6:59 p.m.(2/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
My son named our dog Thump. I asked him if he had a name suggestion for you and he said, "What's a Victus?"
So that didn't work out quite how I hoped.
So that didn't work out quite how I hoped.
Written By Tikva
June 28, 2018, 6:06 p.m.(2/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Caprice
I am delighted to report that Caprice Artiglio has accepted my offer of patronage. I think we shall work well together. Her artistry is magnificent, and I encourage anyone who hasn't seen examples of her work to visit the Silken Symphony at the earliest opportunity.
I'm very excited!
I'm very excited!
Written By Tikva
June 26, 2018, 3:09 p.m.(2/2/1009 AR)
I feel like I want to commission a bunch of incredibly goofy dog statues to send to Audric at regular calendar intervals.
Written By Tikva
June 26, 2018, 9:45 a.m.(2/2/1009 AR)
As an archer I am confused and disturbed at the idea of duels to first blood by arrow. Arrows are powered by momentum. If they score, they score hard. There is no weapon by training that I can think of less suited to honor duel.
I love the Champions and use their services happily but this is a concerning idea.
I love the Champions and use their services happily but this is a concerning idea.
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