I work at Renaissance Faires. That probably sounds crazy to most people, but to those in my small subculture, it’s the best life possible.

I travel around the country with fellow artisans and performers, sleeping in tents and enjoying the simple life. We chat, drink, and have sex at night, and during the days, we demonstrate traditional handicrafts. I’m a leather worker, which means I make clothing, belts, and accessories, and sell them to drunk Faire visitors.

The great part about the Ren Faire life is the chance to meet new people while abandoning some of the social norms that usually constrain us. I used to work in admin before I got into this life, and I was utterly miserable as an office drone. My life is a thousand times better now, even if the money is inconsistent, and we’re somewhat at... Read More