#82.6 Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Historical Setting: The Great Skellig in an unknown time  Sister Brigid sends me with a sack of Swiss chard which she promises will be a treat for Brother Timothy when it is cooked properly.       She says, “Brother Timothy has no idea how to prepare this. I’ve tried to instruct him on this method forContinue reading “#82.6 Tuesday, July 14, 2026”

#71.8, Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Historical Setting: 793 C.E. Marmoutier    Alcuin has the difficult task of answering Bishop Higbald’s need to address the earthly political power struggle in a time of the bishop’s own personal grief and loss at Lindisfarne. This teacher is asking me about my brief few days in that grieving land and I don’t have anyContinue reading “#71.8, Wednesday, August 20, 2025”