[Bards] Thanks from Finnacan

Gerald Norris jerryn at houston.rr.com
Thu May 10 08:11:06 PDT 2007


Heck!  Now all I have to do is show up at Steppes Warlord and drink
Finnacan's beer.

Thanks, Alden.

 

-----Original Message-----
From: bards-bounces at lists.ansteorra.org
[mailto:bards-bounces at lists.ansteorra.org] On Behalf Of Alden Drake
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 8:45 AM
To: Ansteorran Bardic list
Subject: Re: [Bards] Thanks from Finnacan

barrett1 at cox.net wrote:
> ...tell me what you expect in a performing laurel, what you expect of me.
>   
I think this is a pretty good topic in general, though I wouldn't say I have
expectations of performing Laurels, rather what I desire of performing
Laurels.  I particularly mean performing Laurels, rather than Laurels in
general, because I want to focus on those Laurels that are a part of the
performing community.  Here's what I look for.  Others' 
desires may vary.

1a) Be active in the performance community.  Stay connected with the
community in communication, participation, etc.  Don't think your work is
finished now and back off.  Like a black belt in martial arts, now the
*real* work should begin for you.  Don't settle for what you know; continue
to learn and grow.

1b) Be active in the Laurel community.  We non-Laurels like to see Laurels,
who are involved in what we are doing, being active with the Laurellate.  It
says to us, "This Laurel will represent our art (and us) to the other
Laurels."

2) Be a leader.  Laurels should inspire, mentor, guide, encourage, promote,
teach, judge, etc. the up and coming performers.  Good leaders are those who
set good examples.

3) Help raise the bar.  Encourage an improvement in the quality of
performances, either directly (by teaching) or indirectly (by inspiring
others with your performances).

4) Enjoy your art!

~Alden

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