More house organization
Again, not strictly an SCA post but a reflection of what I can call "my process". I find that a low stimulation, "self-running" environment makes the difference in my life between having mental/emotional capacity for my arts or not. Service oriented tasks are one thing, like processing heraldic submissions, answering emails, doing little administrative projects for people... these are all easy enough to accomplish, have timelines, and don't require that rested, uncluttered brain. For me at least. Others' experience may vary. I find that a quiet environment promotes my ability to settle into something that might require more problem solving or creativity on a cozy weekend, or an evening after work. In the pursuit of a calm home, here's some of the tasks we've accomplished since January. First is the recycle closet. This isn't really a showstopper in design or anything but has meant that our cupboard is functional as a recycling spot, pantry, and ...