Oh my Gothness, we've been so quiet. I know, I know, "Percy," says you, "You and Henri haven't given us anything to discuss!" Hm...

One of our lovely ladies, Rowena, had mentioned something about titles and the granting of such? Does this become something that is bestowed, or something chosen? I think that the YaYa Sisterhood girls around the world choose their own titles, and I rather like that since there is no actual hierarchy (beyond age) in our group anyway. So, I'd feel free to choose whichever titles you like. I personally have Countess/ Contessa because it was "given" to me by some local younger gothlings a few years back.

I'd suggest that one choose Duchess, Countess, Viscountess, Baroness, Lady, Vicaress, Mistress, whatever you like, and remember that titles hold no meaning at all (other than that they sound delicious). Ergo, Duchess Gothique is of no higher "rank" than Baroness Morticia. The only thing I would ask is that members refrain from using the titles "Empress", "Queen" or "Princess" -- the only Queen of Goth I know is Siouxsie Sioux! Also, this is of course only for our Black Hat Society, any titles implied are only in that venue and should not be frowned upon if one is perhaps in, say, a certain historical recreation society that takes titles very seriously. I know that all our members would not use their names and titles in other societies, so the notation is rather superflous, but... if anyone gives you trouble, just tell them that it was all the fault of your naughty cousin [insert BHS name here].

Still working on info about future ideas. I know it's so hot now that it's hard to think about sewing and dresses and such... wait. Who am I kidding?? However, I would like to put the following event out there for consideration... On Friday, October 13 -- what a delicious date!!! -- the Old Sacramento Cemetary is doing a Friday the 13th tour, as well as their usual evening tours on Friday, Saturday & Sunday October 27th, 28th & 29th... Something to think about, yes??? I'll get more info as I may.

Stay tuned!

~ Countess Persephone Strangewayes-D'arc (Percy)