In 7 days, I fly out to Northshield to attend the Known World Bardic Congress and Cook’s Collegium VII, an event that takes place once every two years and attracts participants from around the Known World to attend classes and share knowledge of cooking and bardic arts. More commonly referred to as Cooks and Bards, it’s a wonderful opportunity for cooks to cook food and for bards to eat it. :D I suppose there’s an element of “sing for your supper” involved, too… I’m helping proof-read the site booklet and it’s hard not to get sidetracked by all the awesome sounding class descriptions and wanting to write down my class schedule! Also, I’ve been honored with an invitation to participate in the “Concert of SCA Luminaries”. One or two performers were selected from each of 12 kingdoms represented at the event, and I’ve been chosen to represent AEthelmearc. (Yay!) I’ve always come away from this event feeling inspired and motivated, and I can’t wait to see what comes out of this year’s offerings!