tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400689295697249280.post5465481484658050799..comments2024-03-22T13:21:29.168-04:00Comments on I'm Living History: In-Between-ishAlenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05653469207935707496noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400689295697249280.post-26438822336904624332013-03-12T10:45:54.590-04:002013-03-12T10:45:54.590-04:00Ack! Multiple flashbacks! Meals at ALHFAM conferen...Ack! Multiple flashbacks! Meals at ALHFAM conferences and school cafeterias. Know it all too well. And now, double ACK 'cuz I considered going to the NE Regional, but didn't. Felt the expense outweighed the "sessions I really want/need to attend" (turkey-plucking & bee-keeping!). And then I had a GREAT day cooking at the Crane House that Sunday, so I felt I'd made the right choice and was well-compensated. However, I could've met you! dagnabit <br /><br />I totally understand the whole "So where do you work?" dilemma and not having a home institution. Believe me, I've felt right at home at ALHFAM events, but also very VERY alone. Anyway, I've taken to telling people that I freelance, and then maybe mention a site or two where I do what I do (hearth cooking, mostly).<br /><br />On the other hand, I envy people like you, because you CAN say you work at SB. Most museums are closed during the winter months, and other ALHFAMers know that routine (good golly, they're in the same boat!). It doesn't mean, tho, that you aren't still on the "official" list of workers. And even if you're not, so what? You worked there, did the training, put on the clothing in all kinds of weather, dealt with good & bad visitors, and just overall, spent the time, effort, and money. Besides, what a great marketing tool! For you, your projects, and any institutions where you share it all: "I work at SB and conduct other programs on my own." At the very least, it'd be a marvelous conversation-starter. I guess I'm saying, "Stop selling yourself short!" (heck, it's what I tell myself all the time) carolinahttp://www.historiccookery.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400689295697249280.post-67667192615965722132013-03-10T12:31:03.191-04:002013-03-10T12:31:03.191-04:00"though most folks [at the swap meet] found i..."though most folks [at the swap meet] found it odd that a group depicting something other than American history would attend."<br /><br />That's a very interesting and telling experience. And the above sentiment seems to follow given that Craig Schomp's (a swap meet attendee) personal reason to reenact was "to not lose sight about how the country was founded and why."<br /><br />I don't often mingle with the reenactors much past 1400-1500, so I wonder how widespread this view is among other late period reenactors.Gobaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756565158489264024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400689295697249280.post-71115367285325813402013-03-08T18:07:37.820-05:002013-03-08T18:07:37.820-05:00I totally agree about that gulf. I'm never su...I totally agree about that gulf. I'm never sure where to put myself, either. I've got the degree and am actively seeking work in museums, and I'm more into researching than actual sewing or events ... but in my experience, the professionals don't tend to spend their off-time on this as well. So confusing.<br /><br />Awkward moment with the other woman! Sorry about that.Cassidyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03596345781746342408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400689295697249280.post-73033544982519057962013-03-08T13:14:56.768-05:002013-03-08T13:14:56.768-05:00Oh, dear! It is a general malaise. I'm so sorr...Oh, dear! It is a general malaise. I'm so sorry you have it, too. And sorry as well about the lack of a living wage in museums and living history. Your workshops sound wonderful, though.<br />Here's to better weather and good news soon, we all need it! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400689295697249280.post-89074736001845535242013-03-08T10:31:09.202-05:002013-03-08T10:31:09.202-05:00Hi Lisa, well it keeps me busy, that's for sur...Hi Lisa, well it keeps me busy, that's for sure! Thanks for commenting, it is nice to know there are people out there reading.Alenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05653469207935707496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400689295697249280.post-72626923344641460872013-03-07T21:38:11.646-05:002013-03-07T21:38:11.646-05:00You have a very interesting life!You have a very interesting life!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07276868099113272305noreply@blogger.com