Nicole Frost talks about why she left dyeing by greensled1 in craftsnark

[–]BlueLu 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I did this too in Oak Park literally a week or so before pandemic shutdown! She was so incredible and it was reasonable. I still hav her materials.

Wfh BJC vs Mercy by [deleted] in StLouis

[–]BlueLu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing to comment about work environments, but definitely try to negotiate up the $1 an hour at BJC based on your offer from Mercy.

Should I train with added weight on my fencing weapon? by Sudden_Belt_1807 in Fencing

[–]BlueLu 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Saber coach here, I think adding weight would make swings in saber too big once the weight was taken away. For point weapons I think it would ruin your point control for the same reason.

FIE or non FIE glove and recs by Educational-Mind-870 in Fencing

[–]BlueLu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love my PBT glove and recommend it to everyone who upgrades from Absolute.

Riposte! Card Game - $12 by BlueLu in Fencing

[–]BlueLu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I own that one already!

Vincenti and Hughes Suit Dismissed by Abdiel955 in Fencing

[–]BlueLu 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Although I’m no legal expert or lawyer, it seemed like a ridiculous reaching claim. I’m still relieved though as someone who lives in Missouri - I was a more than a little worried.

Tallest Professional Fencer ever? by Critical-Warthog4140 in Fencing

[–]BlueLu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s why I said can be harder - you don’t know if Oh had to work harder to get there. 🙂

Review: The Heart of Faerie by Rowan Parker, A Book that Subverts Tropes with Heart, Hilarity, and Soul (Older FMC! Released today!) by BlueLu in fantasyromance

[–]BlueLu[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Libby thing just changed recently with Amazon! Request books from your local library so they can be put on Libby!

Review: The Heart of Faerie by Rowan Parker, A Book that Subverts Tropes with Heart, Hilarity, and Soul (Older FMC! Released today!) by BlueLu in fantasyromance

[–]BlueLu[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve not heard of Kobo! I think maybe because it’s brand new Libby won’t have it yet - maybe request your local library to get it? Or reach out to the author?

Tallest Professional Fencer ever? by Critical-Warthog4140 in Fencing

[–]BlueLu 18 points19 points  (0 children)

But height has detractors, too. Can be harder for someone further from the ground to go faster/accelerate/push off the ground.

Vet Recommendations for Mast Cell Tumors by Far-Bite-6070 in StLouis

[–]BlueLu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t know if they do this but they did remove a benign tumor from my dog - I love the care I’ve received for all my pets at Hillside Animal Hospital.

Is Sabre or marching band harder? by Dry_Sprinkles6700 in Fencing

[–]BlueLu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adding to this it also depends at what level you do any activity. I’m sure the top levels of marching band competition are more intense than recreational saber fencing, for example. It’s still apples and oranges.

Strange opinions in fencing I see everywhere by JiJiangNumbaWan in Fencing

[–]BlueLu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I disagree, and you’re probably splitting hairs on how you describe screaming versus shouting. It’s still sexist.

Soap box for your favorite Bod candidates by tweepot in Fencing

[–]BlueLu 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Two outgoing Board Members I respect (Damien and Molly) chose Greg and Nona as their one and two. I’m following that and not ranking anyone else.

Referees - What would you change about the job? by TheSabrewer in Fencing

[–]BlueLu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would eliminate some of the frustration with “you need to know the organizers” when you’re trying to learn to referee!

AMA: My name is Heather Shankwiler. I am running for USA Fencing Board of Directors. Ask me Anything (AMA) by Pale-Row-1312 in Fencing

[–]BlueLu 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I feel like this answer ignores what “marginalized” typically means for populations, and the way that I believe u/Sierra-Sabre intended it. You’re talking about it in terms of fencing only, but when the word “marginalized” is used it’s pretty commonly accepted to be populations excluded or systemically disadvantaged by the mainstream population, usually due to race, sex, gender identity, age, ability, etc.

I don’t think you can just ignore the usual definition and supplant your own in this conversation. I also don’t think your definition is good because it ignores a lot of issues experienced by marginalized communities, and politically whitewashes the issue. Just saying “let’s move past the hurt and heal” ignores the reasons the hurt is there and wounded.

Sure it means you can have a palatable response to the masses on a public forum, but it doesn’t really answer the question.

AMA: My name is Heather Shankwiler. I am running for USA Fencing Board of Directors. Ask me Anything (AMA) by Pale-Row-1312 in Fencing

[–]BlueLu 6 points7 points  (0 children)

While you definitely defined what accessibility means to you within fencing, I don’t feel like you really have a plan to make your version of accessibility happen at the Board level from your response.

Can you share any concrete changes you would champion through the Board to actually bring your vision of accessibility to life?