Historical Setting, 629 C.E. The Farm in the Vosges Mts. I watch our little grandson entranced by something very close to earth captivating his full attention. Well, maybe it is barely above the earth just now. Most of us stand taller than this child so we are completely numb to this huge event. ButContinue reading “#57.1, Tuesday, June 4, 2024”
Category Archives: Serial Fiction
#56.14, Thurs., May 30, 2024
Historical Setting, 629 C.E. Vosges Mts. “So, Brandell, while Gaia was interrogating the nuns, did you find the monks as intimidating as the last time you met with the brothers?” “No Papa, it was really very fine. I think my own brother, Gabe put them up to it. But I’ve been commissioned toContinue reading “#56.14, Thurs., May 30, 2024”
#56.13, Weds., May 29, 2024
Historical Setting, 629 C.E. Vosges Mts. Gaia and Brandell have been at Luxeuil for nearly a week now. Apparently, Brandell wasn’t sent away for his heresies this time. When they left here, he was promising Gaia she might find spiritual enrichment in a community of women of faith. She reminded Brandell their whole longContinue reading “#56.13, Weds., May 29, 2024”
#56.12, Tues., May 28, 2024
Historical Setting, 629 C.E. Vosges Mts. The three generations of Ana’s – Ana, Hannah and granddaughter Ann — are back home now after a journey to the Waldelenas castle lands. They traveled by donkey cart to visit Will and Layla’s new baby. Ann comes running up the hill bubbling with news of her firstContinue reading “#56.12, Tues., May 28, 2024”
#56.11, Thurs., May 23, 2024
Historical Setting, 629 C.E. Vosges Mts. While Gaia and Brandell are off at Luxeuil the women’s weaving and stitching projects are nearly completed at the creek cottage. I’m spending these springtime days with Haberd and his little son, Sam, who is just learning the farm routine. Haberd actually needs my help. He and hisContinue reading “#56.11, Thurs., May 23, 2024”
#56.10, Weds., May 22, 2024
Historical Setting, 629 C.E. Vosges Mts. Mater Doe and Gaia had a lot to talk about and no secret gift-house was revealed. The elder priest seems to hear Gaia’s tender voice with the same finesse that allows her to hear the birds she shares bread with beyond the walls of this church. Brandell andContinue reading “#56.10, Weds., May 22, 2024”
#56.9, Tues., May 21, 2024
Historical Setting, 629 C.E. Vosges Mts. Haberd has the fields planted and seed grains are leftover. With so many of the castle fields new this year and other novice farmers wasting seed as Will had done at first, Haberd guesses he might find a market for his own leftover seed. That is a goodContinue reading “#56.9, Tues., May 21, 2024”
#56.8, Thurs., May 16, 2024
Historical Setting, 629 C.E. Vosges Mts. Will talks of nothing but the great wonders of this son we all have yet to meet. But now in this sudden silence, Ana comes out and whispers to me, “it’s a girl.” Then a baby cries. Will pushes his way in and all of us follow. HereContinue reading “#56.8, Thurs., May 16, 2024”
#56.7, Weds., May 15, 2024
Historical Setting, 629 C.E. Vosges Mts. The birth of the baby is eminent. So now, I’m heading back to the castle fields to get Will. It’s his own thoughtfulness now to bring along the baby blanket and the ceramic feeder. Of course, everything is already prepared by the women at the cottage so nothingContinue reading “#56.7, Weds., May 15, 2024”
#56.6, Tues., May 14, 2024
Historical Setting, 629 C.E. Vosges Mts. I’m glad I came. God answered my casual prayer that I may love my enemy, Will, with this obligation to persist in unearthing his kindness. Dear God, may Layla and the baby find his huge hands gentle. I can, in a strange way of empathy, understandContinue reading “#56.6, Tues., May 14, 2024”
Lazarus Ink 