Christine‘s Compendium
A collection of curiosities, creative writing, aspirations and artistry.
One of my happy places.
Being Me
We all have many things that we care about. This is me.
Library & Information Science
It’s what I do. I’ve been involved in the information science and semantic technologies space for over 20 years.
Society for Creative Anachronism
I participate in an organization called the SCA, wherein we recreate the middle ages. I am a Mistress of the Laurel in Bookbinding, and here is where you will find my research.
Arts, Herbalism, Writing
I like to learn and try new things and deepen my knowledge of things such as plant-based wellness. I like to write. I enjoy these things, I welcome you to join me on this journey.
Bookbinding
I love to read. I love being a librarian – reference and research work make my geeky heart happy. I also love to make books. Here are a few I’ve made.
Latest Blog Entries
Look What I Found!
As you may have seen, I created a mini-book binding kit for myself. I was wandering about the internet as you do and came across someone else who did the same! His was much more planned than mine and is quite impressive! Check it out! And also check out this "once I...
Something Simple, With a Twist (Or, How I Learned to Love Imposition)
Sometimes all you need is something simple! I was recently involved with the production of Njal's Saga, directed by Master Toki Skáldagörvir (Michael Dixon) in the Barony of Thescorre, Kingdom of Aethelmearc. I performed in the production, two sections of the saga to...
Quill
This is a great little site about "Books before print." It is co-authored by Erik Kwakkel, whom I must admit to having a little geek crush on. It is a wonderful resource for the beginner just looking to understand how books were made a millennium ago. Check it out!...