I am Monica Stroud. I’m a mother, a wife and a software engineer. I live in the California central valley (Orangevale, CA) with my husband Fearghus, son Erik, two dogs (Freya and Sif), and a cat (His Evilness Emperor Loki the Kitty). I’ve lost 55 lbs (so far) following a low-carb (Keto) lifestyle. Results Typical is my blog to share…

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In the SCA I’m known as Mistress Sylvie la chardonnière. Research Dumping Grounds is my blog to dither on about my SCA research projects (or whatever blows my hair back)(and a lot of stuff blows my hair back).