Nov 15
Sword in one hand, Reins in the other
Posted: under Background, the writing life.
Tags: Background, Life beyond writing, the writing life November 15th, 2010
I had ridden for years and read about cavalry engagements when I first climbed on a horse with a sword belted on. I thought I knew what it would be like to knock various objects off the tops of fence posts. I didn’t. I’m sure that back in the day youngsters learned from experienced elders (by watching or by direct instruction) some of the things that a few sessions with horse, sword, and fence-posts taught me. And ritual disclaimer here: I’m not an expert in this stuff.