Historical Setting, 626 C.E. The farm in the Vosges Ana is telling me of the criticism Brandell heard from the Church. “It isn’t the Pagan root the Church authority was concerned about.” She tells me. “It was the Jewish root. They told Brandell his creative whims are the devil’s work because his newest songContinue reading “#52.6, Thurs., Jan. 11, 2024”
Category Archives: Serial Fiction
#52.5, Weds., Jan. 10, 2024
Historical Setting, 626 C.E. The cottage of Ana and Laz Brandell’s newest song is raising the ire of the Church over issues of doctrine and of course politics. Brandell asked Gabe if this was a serious charge. Gabe said to go immediately to the authority on Church Doctrine. Now Brandell’s returned smothered in aContinue reading “#52.5, Weds., Jan. 10, 2024”
#52.4, Tues., Jan. 9, 2024
Historical Setting, 626 C.E. A creek valley in the Vosges Now it’s our youngest son, Brandell, who is first in my prayers. Thank you God, for this beautiful youth, strong and creative, always gentle. He loves the arts – anything with brightness and beauty takes his attention – and especially, he lovesContinue reading “#52.4, Tues., Jan. 9, 2024”
#52.3, Thurs., Jan. 4, 2024
Historical Setting, 626 C.E. A creek valley in the Vosges Haberd is very definitely the head of the household. He and his wife have taken on the major tasks of the family farm with the others of us helping out as farm hands when needed. A larger table is needed now up at theContinue reading “#52.3, Thurs., Jan. 4, 2024”
#52.2, Weds. Jan. 3, 2024
Historical Setting, 626 C.E. The farm in the Vosges It was just a little gift that Greg and Gaillard brought with them from their last journey to Constantinople. They came leading a caravan with horses and some mercenaries as guards and also with pack animals laden with all varieties of riches. The treasuresContinue reading “#52.2, Weds. Jan. 3, 2024”
#52.1, Tues., Jan. 2, 2024
Historical Setting, 626 C.E. The farm in the Vosges My prayers throughout this decade and six years have mostly been gratitude. We’ve had no more eulogies for our children, only bits of grieving for the passages of youth. I was last keeping this journal in December of 610. These years have brought subtle transitions.Continue reading “#52.1, Tues., Jan. 2, 2024”
#51.12, Thurs., Dec. 28, 2023
Historical Setting, 610 C.E. The cottage in the Vosges It is the season for epiphanies. How will we see all things new in the new light rising? What will become of all that we’ve nurtured and things we still cherish? How will we set our sight on new hopes for the goodness, always walkingContinue reading “#51.12, Thurs., Dec. 28, 2023”
#51.11, Weds., Dec. 27, 2023
Historical Setting, 610 C.E. The cottage in the Vosges Safe at home calls for the great exhale — the unwinding of the wandering and the dare — the hugs and soft kisses — the beverage — the toast — the prayers of thanks — the counting of each person safe. We are all hereContinue reading “#51.11, Weds., Dec. 27, 2023”
#51.10, Tues., Dec. 26, 2023
Historical Setting, 610 C.E. Luxeuil The Irish farmer, who loaned his horse to the Abbot for his escape from Besançon answers the soldiers who are now requiring an explanation for the sword they’ve found here in these guest quarters we share. The farmer explains, “My farm is some distance from here, so IContinue reading “#51.10, Tues., Dec. 26, 2023”
#51.9, Thurs., Dec. 21, 2023
Historical Setting, 610 C.E. Luxeuil The Father is back and safely in his library study. But Father Eustasius has already prepared the Christ Mass homily when Luxeuil will have many visitors for worship. So, the vespers tonight are led by Father Eustasius. Greg and Gaillard left before dark and will be stopping atContinue reading “#51.9, Thurs., Dec. 21, 2023”
Lazarus Ink 