Historical Setting, 562 C.E. Gaul My intention in placing the ladder was to instruct Ezra on the necessary thickness of thatch. He works and moves and even speaks with a rural pace – or has he simply the peace that is leftover in this place after the anxious push of Rome’s progress toward metropolis fellContinue reading “Post #4.9, Tuesday, January 21, 2020”
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Post #4.8, Thursday, January 16, 2020
Historical Setting, 562 C.E. Gaul This great rock was surely delivered to the edge of River Liger in a time before days were counted on human fingers. Maybe it was smoothed to be a safe nest for ancient creatures and a high ground for the furry cub caught in a raging river current. WasContinue reading “Post #4.8, Thursday, January 16, 2020”
Post #3.10, Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Historical setting: 561 C.E. Gaul “Where would you look to find God’s own baby Jesus?” Daniel answered, “I would ask Aunt Enola. She always goes to help where the new babies are.” His answer draws smiles all around the table. Eve hides her smile bowing her head because the veils are drawn behindContinue reading “Post #3.10, Tuesday, December 24, 2019”
Post #3.9, Thursday, 12-19-2019
Historical setting: 561 C.E. Gaul We’re shuttered from the winter so not the slightest starlight seeps here. The silence in darkness owns this table of Eve. Sure the stew is steaming but in six separate bowls. Wafts of fragrant herbs rise in six individual mists, one for each separate person. The bread is stillContinue reading “Post #3.9, Thursday, 12-19-2019”
Post #3.8, Wednesday, 12-18-2019
Historical setting: 561 C.E. Gaul Nightfall, and Eve is inside preparing and I’m out here tending the fire and stirring the pot. I hear them coming – Celeste and Daniel are racing up the hill, playful and chattering. Ezra and Colleta with the baby are taking their own good time for the slow trudge. Continue reading “Post #3.8, Wednesday, 12-18-2019”