Post #4.10, Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Historical Setting, 562 C.E. Gaul          Ezra tells me the story of what really happened on that night when Jesse came for Eve. “You should know that Jesse’s wife’s family are shouting close neighbors to the sisters of Colleta. Her cousin Jesse told us what happened that night before. At both houses they heard himContinue reading “Post #4.10, Wednesday, January 22, 2020”

Post #4.9, Tuesday, January 21, 2020

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”

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 #4.7, Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Historical Setting, 562 C.E. Gaul          Blue sky, the bright of winter, syrup colors fuse surreal and today Colleta and Ezra returned from their journey bringing all varieties of news. Celeste leads Daniel in a welcome of shouts and cheers and tears and grabs as lean and lusty as a camel at first oasis. LittleContinue reading “Post #4.7, Wednesday, January 15, 2020”

Post #4.6, Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Historical Setting, 562 C.E. Gaul          “I don’t think I care to learn to read, Papa. But surely Daniel needs to know it one day and Ezra has no time to teach him. So you  should teach Daniel if you really want to make another person learn things.”          “Oh, Eve, I wasn’t…” What canContinue reading “Post #4.6, Tuesday, January 14, 2020”

Post #4.5, Thursday, January 9, 2020

This photo is of an artist’s High School Botany Class notebook, showing handwritten pages, and detailed drawings of nature. The artist was this blog-wright’s mother, Rosiland Munro (Heitzman) and the book was created around 1932. Historical Setting, 562 C.E. Gaul “How is it that you have a book?”          “I’m sorry Papa. I know IContinue reading “Post #4.5, Thursday, January 9, 2020”

Post #4.4, Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Historical Setting, 562 C.E. Gaul While Ezra and Colleta are away I find that the icy waters have poured through several splits in the thatch. Clearly Ezra is no expert in making a roof. Probably both cottages will need some work to be ready for more winter to come. I find he keeps a stoutContinue reading “Post #4.4, Wednesday, January 8, 2020”

Post #4.3, Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Historical Setting, 562 C.E. Gaul Colleta welcomes this journey to a farm so near her family and Ezra is always glad to be useful to others in need. They carry an extra bag of things for her family and some fresh rags and supplies for a new baby. They have planned a visit of severalContinue reading “Post #4.3, Tuesday, January 7, 2020”

Post #4.2, Thursday, January 2, 2020

Historical Setting, 562 C.E. Gaul “Papa, I’m okay. I’m feeling stronger already.”          Eve is pushing back the cover and pulling herself to sitting on the edge of the bed platform.          “I can send Ezra for the burial. I can stay here with you.”          I feel an urgency to send Ezra on.         Continue reading “Post #4.2, Thursday, January 2, 2020”

Post #4.1, Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Historical Setting, 562 C.E. Gaul Despite Eve’s plea, God is with me as I carry her back in my arms as though she were still a small child.           Dear God thank you for this strength.          She is wrapped in a mud-soaked blanket but her cottage is well supplied for needs so it isContinue reading “Post #4.1, Wednesday, January 1, 2020”