Author Archives: Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

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About Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

Acupuncturist, medical massage therapist, historian, scientist, road-tripper, geek, LARP & board gamer, food fan, Roman fanatic, belly-laugher.

Imperial Officer : Star Wars Oregon submission

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM
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Carnelian ivy leaf ring

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

Edit: I accidentally posted this here instead of my jewelry website and it made me realize that I’ve not updated this in quite a while. I’m not active in the SCA currently. Instead my focus has been on modern jewelry … Continue reading →

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SCA update

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

I haven’t been to an event in a while, but I daytripped to Egil’s yesterday and had a blast. Hung out with Bronagh and contributed to the SCAdian economy (bought a new Roman cup since I can’t find mine). Which … Continue reading →

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All Roads Lead to Rome!

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

I’ve been wanting to attend a Roman event for years, so I decided to throw one. “All Roads Lead to Rome” seems like a good event name, but since the first one will be a day event, I may call … Continue reading →

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Yule Bears

Posted on December 10, 2022 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

The inimitable Kendryth started a campaign, recruiting people to dress teddy bears to give to kids at Yule. Although I haven’t been attending indoor events, I wanted to participate, and claimed two. They are, of course, Roman bears: Ursus and … Continue reading →

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Sommelier Cups (tasting cups)

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

My Laurel Lucia apparently always wanted a sommelier cup that could double as peer regalia – thus started an entire line! When hanging on a necklace, it’s a great way to always have a cup handy, while doubling as SCA … Continue reading →

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Research on the Fly

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

“Research” doesn’t always have to be a deep dive, involving interlibrary loans and late nights. It’s like working out… sometimes you break out the kettlebells or the cardio playlist, and sometimes you just take a stroll around the block. In … Continue reading →

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Carving intaglios

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

Carving intaglios has been on my “to learn” list for years. Two separate people asked about commissioning pieces within a week, so the time is now! Ancient artisans used a bow-driven drill. I’m using a flexshaft (a fancy dremel, basically). … Continue reading →

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1st Century Ring

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

I made this for my beloved friend Skamp. He’s well known far and wide in the kingdom for his ceaseless efforts for social justice, his leadership during Covid quarantine, and his hysterical bardic skills. I wanted to make a sturdy … Continue reading →

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Coming back after Covid

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

I was too stressed to take advantage of all that time off, sadly… but now that life is sort of returning to normal, and I’m working again, I’m also finding myself making again! This set of pearl and carnelian melon … Continue reading →

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