Historical setting: 602 C.E., Chalôns When we were last in Chalôns, Ana and I were delivering messages from the Father to these bishops of Burgundy and Austrasia. Here, again, I am in Chalôns but across the city from the church of Father Felix, a follower of the Abbot. I am very sure no supporters ofContinue reading “#44.2, Weds., May 3, 2023”
Category Archives: Early Medieval
#44.1, Tues., May 2, 2023
Historical setting: 602 C.E. On the way to Chalôns Each night of this week on the journey to Chalôns we stop in a town and the boys go to do a task for the baro. They take on the role of royal guardsmen and proclaim Baro Dithrum’s visit at any random house that appears toContinue reading “#44.1, Tues., May 2, 2023”
#43.12, Thurs., April 27, 2023
Historical setting: 602 C.E. On the road to Châlons This night in the straw I hear the boys talking to one another, sorting out the things they’ve seen and heard. They must assume I am asleep or that I’m not even here with them to listen to this. Gabe speaks first, “I’m glad Papa doesn’tContinue reading “#43.12, Thurs., April 27, 2023”
#43.11, Weds., April 26, 2023
istorical setting: 602 C.E. Beginning the journey to Châlons The mayor’s guard leaves with all but four of the horses: the baro’s very tall black stallion, a bay gilding for me, and the boys had horses which the baro explained were for “experienced mule riders requiring that special touch.” Greg and Gabe took that asContinue reading “#43.11, Weds., April 26, 2023”
43.10, Tues., April 25, 2023
Historical setting: 602 C.E. Luxeuil Our packs are weightier than they were for the pilgrimage. My boys set a fast pace walking as they imagine they will soon be horsemen. They still muddle in the fantasies of children, sharing the chatter of dreams between them. I seem no longer included in their world. Today weContinue reading “43.10, Tues., April 25, 2023”
43.9, Thurs., April 20, 2023
Historical setting: 602 C.E. Home in the Vosges Mts. This morning the pilgrims are going out from Luxovium in all directions returning to their homes. When we stand here on the brink of our hill we see people walking along the creek path below where the path will meet the River Moselle. Ana released aContinue reading “43.9, Thurs., April 20, 2023”
43.8, Weds., April 19, 2023
Historical setting: 602 C.E. Home in the Vosges Mts. “So you felt tricked.” Ana has more clarity of thought than I. We both know our children well. “Laz, Greg and Gabe are literate, brilliant in fact, and we both know the burden the world will place on them all too soon, demanding their many gifts.Continue reading “43.8, Weds., April 19, 2023”
43.7, Tues., April 18, 2023
Historical setting: 602 C.E. Home in the Vosges Mts. The children are sleeping. It was a long day that started with Easter, then the walk home and the welcoming hugs and the reports of all that happened. Simon and Hannah still did the evening chores, while Greg and Gabe practiced their archery and the mountingContinue reading “43.7, Tues., April 18, 2023”
43.6, Thurs., April 13, 2023
Historical setting: 602 C.E. Luxeuil Ana and the children will be home from church soon, expecting we will be home too. But our long walk is punctuated with one childish plea after another — random arguments — tossed at me like unbaited fishhooks hopelessly cast onto the sea. I remain silent. I’ve no reason toContinue reading “43.6, Thurs., April 13, 2023”
43.5, Weds., April 12, 2023
Historical setting: 602 C.E. Luxeuil We’re celebrating the Feast of the Resurrection today, by the Irish calendar, that is. The somber chanting turns to halleluiahs, and after the familiar but still confusing readings from the gospels for this time we are all supposed to be happy again, just as we were when Jesus sat atContinue reading “43.5, Weds., April 12, 2023”
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