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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>A few months back when I first started to,
whatever, 'direct your attention' toward the 'Engines of Our
Ingenuity' episodes, not only was I looking for historical content and
discussion for our 'discussion list', I was also looking to offer hope
and guidance in the first days of a new era within our group. The
very first episode I offered up was not an episode at all but a treatise on
cooperation. It was bit long, but for any who actually read it, the
content was, I am certain you will agree, appropriate to our
organization and especially our group.*</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Today, I'm going to go out on a limb again
and suggest another recent episode that offers, once again, perspective and
guidance. Take it for what it is. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>In recent years, I believe, we've come to 'read
into' current affairs the scenario which best fits that which we each want
to believe. Such muddled discontent, puts us all off the path and
stifles the potential for even greater good in the name of drama. How sad,
for w</FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>e were once the pinnacle, the crown jewel
amongst all groups, most often admired for our leadership,
friendships, cooperation, camaraderie, kindness, and
selfless congeniality. In that moment, in our own special 'Ravens
Fort' way, we were a peer to none. We were so well loved. Don't
take my word for it, find yourself an SCA old timer, and ask.
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I don't know about you,
but I'd like to see that again. In this misty eyed old
Baron's humble opinion, it's really not that far off. Things like the
episode, which I offer to you today, can help.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>regards,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>dsd</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>just in case you need it:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><A
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