tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56451385109293718.post8591336347123475328..comments2024-03-28T08:58:30.675-04:00Comments on Passion for the Past: How One Family Became Living HistoriansHistorical Kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04979801752112100293noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56451385109293718.post-15383237131675146742012-01-07T10:57:15.393-05:002012-01-07T10:57:15.393-05:00Mary,
I can promise you that when (and I do mean ...Mary, <br />I can promise you that when (and I do mean when!) Patty and I plan a New England trip, we will definitely give you notice! We feel the same kindred spirit as well.<br />I have this urge - this want - to go to Old Sturbridge Village. I know it definitely will not happen this year, but maybe next...<br />Thanks!Historical Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979801752112100293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56451385109293718.post-68113415644690547862012-01-03T09:10:21.083-05:002012-01-03T09:10:21.083-05:00Here are some Facebook comments I received about t...Here are some Facebook comments I received about this post:<br /><br />Dan Conklin - <br />I find myself hating the word " FARB" I to started out having this word spoke towards me. I encourage everyone to become a living historian. I have talked to several people in the past that were leary about getting started because of there apperance and encourge them the pursuit is the important thing!!!!<br /><br />Robin Lynne Leong - <br />So THAT'S how it happened, hey? I've always admired your passion for that period of history. Thanks for keeping us reliving parts of it with you, Ken. Fascinating stuff.<br /><br />Gail Smalley - <br />I enjoyed reading the blog, thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Carolina M Capehart - <br />I applaud your willingness to keep going despite the initial seeming non-acceptance. Been there, done that. Still do. I sorta understand it, and yet, I don't. And on so many levels, and because it goes both ways. Every time you move ahead and do better, there's always gonna be someone who's even further ahead (truly or supposedly) who'll "shun" you and/or what you're doing. On the other hand, if you're at that "higher" level and have most things in accord with what's deemed "correct," only to be "shunned" by those who think the lower is "good enough" cuz it's "just for fun" and "who are you to say, anyway?!" A tricky balancing act, for sure. I'm not certain that there's "an answer," other than to maybe stick with those who share roughly the same ideas, goals, standards, views, etc. of re-enacting/living history and who appreciate who you are and your level of expertise, and what you're doing or are trying to do. And then hope that doing so doesn't limit you in any way (that may be the kicker...ugh).<br /><br />Lynn Kalil - <br />I was just re-reading the Mudsill's FB page, and it made me realize how much todays's living historians owe to all those who have gone before in reenacting, even some who are no longer with us. The Mudsills, Sherman's Bummers, and others truly paved the way for what living history is today. There were no civilian reenactors in those early days, except a few women and children. As I recall, the Mudsills were among the very first men to don civilian clothing-and they were exquisitely perfect! Some of the photos of days more than 25 years ago could match up with anything posted today.Historical Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979801752112100293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56451385109293718.post-90846388227308652972012-01-03T00:50:23.294-05:002012-01-03T00:50:23.294-05:00Nice story Ken. Thanks for sharing it.Nice story Ken. Thanks for sharing it.h00perhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417174625573886847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56451385109293718.post-11638301556340165142012-01-02T15:28:11.122-05:002012-01-02T15:28:11.122-05:00Great post Ken.
Been there,...done that,...burned...Great post Ken.<br /><br />Been there,...done that,...burned the farby!Civil Folkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12562008704421534000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56451385109293718.post-47848078234570714722012-01-02T13:50:07.510-05:002012-01-02T13:50:07.510-05:00If I'd have known there WAS such a thing as li...If I'd have known there WAS such a thing as living history when I was a teenager, I imagine my life would have taken a dramatically different turn than it has. Glad I found out about it at all, living in San Diego! Here it's making a very late debut but slowly catching on. <br /><br />I wish I could get my husband more involved, but it's just not his 'thing'. Shooting guns is his thing, so I tried to get him involved in SASS as I figured the compromise of me shooting should result in the compromise of getting him dandied up. Nope, didn't work!<br /><br />I have high admiration for your family and others who devote so much time and energy to this wonderful activity. It's not easy, but the rewards must be extremely fulfilling!<br /><br />The best of the New Year to you and your family!Robin's Egg Bleuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07940955157144789351noreply@blogger.com