Written By Lucita
Feb. 8, 2020, 11:23 a.m.(9.571498015873017/19.003888888888888/1012.7142915013228 AR)
When I am not in the tower tending to barony business and with the children, these days much of my time is spent in one or the other of the shrines.
Written By Lucita
Feb. 6, 2020, 2:03 p.m.(9.43675925925926/18.458518518518517/1012.703063271605 AR)
Relationship Note on Porter
Your birthday gifts could have been worse. I remember what they did to Lord Hadrian!
Written By Lucita
Jan. 31, 2020, 11:39 a.m.(9.001227678571428/1.06875/1012.6667689732143 AR)
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know. I've probably said that before, but the lesson gets reinforced or retaught often enough to keep it fresh in mind.
Written By Lucita
Jan. 28, 2020, 10:04 a.m.(8.782358217592591/23.81206018518519/1012.648529851466 AR)
Relationship Note on Quenia
The men of Arx must be blind to not be lining up at your door to court you. Beauty, wit, skill, generosity, loyalty, a position, much to offer in a good political match, so many things they could appreciate. Well, it is their loss and you are independent enough to not waste time pining away for 'what-ifs'. Good for you.
Written By Lucita
Jan. 26, 2020, 2:19 p.m.(8.652520254629628/23.54113425925926/1012.6377100212192 AR)
Phew. It is over with, or rather they are over with.
I was delighted that the village came together so nicely, homes, farms, shops and markets, forges, even some soldiers for their protection. It will be able to self sustain and survive even if the adjacent castle does not get restored and will thrive even better whenever it is repaired and in use as a training school. The students coming and going will provide a steady flow of customers for the shops.
And the concert went better than I expected. All of the singers were well prepared and some of the special effects were so dramatic.
I was delighted that the village came together so nicely, homes, farms, shops and markets, forges, even some soldiers for their protection. It will be able to self sustain and survive even if the adjacent castle does not get restored and will thrive even better whenever it is repaired and in use as a training school. The students coming and going will provide a steady flow of customers for the shops.
And the concert went better than I expected. All of the singers were well prepared and some of the special effects were so dramatic.
Written By Lucita
Jan. 25, 2020, 11:33 a.m.(8.572824487433863/19.078171296296293/1012.6310687072862 AR)
Ouch, ow. Why did I ever agree to this outfit. No matter how carefully pinned or how skillful the tailor, when pieces are adjusted to fit, one or two of them seem to find their way to tender areas while removing the pinned garment to be sewn. At least this outfit will be ready for use for the concert. That skirt is certainly different from anything I have worn before. Wonder what the tailors call those sections that are too narrow to be flaps and too wide to be fringe, maybe just a lot of slits? The embroidery is so interesting.
Written By Lucita
Jan. 23, 2020, 8:35 a.m.(8.421211144179894/17.587824074074074/1012.618434262015 AR)
I spend time practicing a song I am supposed to sing in the Bard's Concert, fretting about whether my costume for it will be ready in time, and anxiously awaiting reports on the current construction efforts in Saikland Greens. Things could be far worse!
Written By Lucita
Jan. 17, 2020, 10:58 a.m.(8/1/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Josephine
So many memories, the fine jewelry, the open heart, the obvious love of your family, the generosity, the loyalty.
She lived an admirable life and your death leaves a void that will be hard for anyone to fill... no, that is wrong, no one can be expected to fill such a void, they will have to create their own place.
I pray Josephine will find peace and know she left behind inspiration, a good example for others to follow and was appreciated and respected. That is something all of us could hope to leave behind them.
She lived an admirable life and your death leaves a void that will be hard for anyone to fill... no, that is wrong, no one can be expected to fill such a void, they will have to create their own place.
I pray Josephine will find peace and know she left behind inspiration, a good example for others to follow and was appreciated and respected. That is something all of us could hope to leave behind them.
Written By Lucita
Jan. 9, 2020, 5:43 p.m.(7/13/1012 AR)
New shipments of wine have finally arrived. Most are fruit wines, a way for our small holding to compete with the more famous red and white wines of other houses and they are so very good. Now I can fulfill those requests for apple wine and something different that I traded for some touch-up repairs to some sculptures.
Written By Lucita
Jan. 4, 2020, 9:33 a.m.(7/2/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Eirene
You're back in Arx! And you were missed so much. Now our children can grow up together.
Written By Lucita
Jan. 4, 2020, 9:32 a.m.(7/2/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Silvio
Where are the pointy shoes and the bling and the sparkles? Where is that unique fashion? Ahhh, My Lord Silvio, I hardly recognized you in that black armor, stylish as you made it. Still, was good to see you, you make me smile.
Written By Lucita
Dec. 29, 2019, 9:50 a.m.(6/18/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Quenia
The agricultural center, what an accomplishment! Congratulations on achieving it!
Written By Lucita
Dec. 29, 2019, 9:49 a.m.(6/18/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Calista
Such interesting, beautiful fashion choices. I can see why my assistant referred you to a 'long stemmed red rose' in that garment with the slits up the skirt.
Written By Lucita
Dec. 26, 2019, 10:54 a.m.(6/12/1012 AR)
Sometimes it is necessary to take a few quiet days to spend with family and dull routine to help settle down after some risky adventuring. I'll soon venture forth again and seek more to do than serve as my children's captive (plushie lions of various descriptions arranged carefully in my lap and chair arms with instructions that they would attack me if I moved...thus captive), story-teller, and audience for their antics. The nanny did enjoy having a few days break though.
Written By Lucita
Dec. 16, 2019, 10:07 a.m.(5/20/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Brigida
What one may call wrinkly and old, another calls personality lines and evidence of a life well-lived, of determination and endurance and a strength of character. I hope as I age my face will show smile lines, joyful crinkles more than the fine lines caused by scowls, worry, and grief.
Written By Lucita
Dec. 15, 2019, 1:32 p.m.(5/18/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Cambria
Congratulations, Duchess!
Written By Lucita
Dec. 12, 2019, 10:20 a.m.(5/12/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Zoey
Watching my guards practicing their skills and improvising an obstacle course in my garden has given me an idea. If Lady Zoey is not too far along in her pregnancy, will take her up on her offer to host an event.
Written By Lucita
Nov. 23, 2019, 9:27 a.m.(4/2/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Waldemai
Bam-Bam, That is what the twins call the armor-smith this week. Two months ago it was either Thump-thunk or something like that, or BangBang. I guess it is to be expected when their room overlooks Southport Square and they can hear him at work in the forge. They still enjoy the toy he gave them. And he was kind and patient with them when we stopped by to warm up a few minutes on the way home. He is a good man.
Written By Lucita
Nov. 23, 2019, 9:19 a.m.(4/2/1012 AR)
Time to check over my wardrobe and see what is good to wear this spring!
Written By Lucita
Nov. 21, 2019, 7:52 p.m.(3/27/1012 AR)
This feels so odd. I've had a whole hour to myself and am uninspired to do anything but sit before the fire and watch the snow fall down. Paperwork is caught up, no friends knocking on the door, no messengers impatiently lined up with missives in hand, even music has deserted me for the moment.
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I wrote too soon, seems it has become read-a-story time for the twins.
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I wrote too soon, seems it has become read-a-story time for the twins.
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