A Passion + an Honor
While my sweet guy is a pacifist and gentle soul, he admittedly loves WWI reenacting. He is fascinated by so many varied aspects, from learning songs of the time - in different languages, to cooking recipes from the early 1900s, to studying the technological and medical breakthroughs of the war years; he has a passion for immersing himself in another time. Living history is a transformative and experiential way for him to more deeply understand that period in world history, a means to foster a deep connection with the human experience of that terrible time, a mechanism for him to honor the lives affected by the Great War, to cultivate empathy, and to help teach others in an interactive, detailed manner. And, yes, it is also a way for him to recreate battles, throw reproduction grenades, fire blanks, capture prisoners, and experience the camaraderie, fear, and frustrations in a safe and sanitized way. Surely shearing off about 8 inches of beautiful curls is a sign of absolut...