The Light From the South

Filed under: Comrades in Arms, On The Road, Shows, Swordswallowers In General by Alexander

Huntsville, AL ~
Years ago I used to have a long and successful route of reenactments where I entertained every weekend from labor day till thanksgiving. It extended over several states and locales, and I met and was seen by thousands and thousands of people. I even regularly traveled into Ontario. I even had stalkers!
In [...]

Changing a Starter

Filed under: On The Road, Swordswallowers In General by Alexander

There is a curse involved with knowledge and that is of course the responsibility that goes with it. When you have the knowledge of the working of things mechanical, electrical, &c., you are cursed with the vision of its proper or intended order. When things get out of order, and you’re a Midwesterner, the tug [...]

Executive Hobos

Filed under: On The Road, Swordswallowers In General by Alexander

I should proffer the following disclosure in that I have full-timed before, out of necessity as much as desire, so I have memories of independence and fulfillment as a foundation for this enterprise. I am a firm believer that when life gives you limes, make Margaritas, but still go out and find some tequila. Thus, [...]

Being a Veteran on the Midway

Filed under: On The Road by Alexander

It is Summer 2008, and we’re performing again. For those readers who may know the Significance of the first of May, rest assured I am very glad to be able to dance and gyre over the green glades performing nonsense for thousands with my true love. It is a blessing direct from all the mad [...]

Rain

Filed under: On The Road by Alexander

BIG PINE KEY, FLORIDA-
We are traveling in the rain. We have been traveling in the rain for 6 days. It has rained on us for 6 nights and we are settling in for more. It is wet.
Incredibly, Atlanta has made headlines for its continued drought. We have brought rain here. It started to rain on [...]

 

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