#78.6 Thursday, March 12, 2026

Historical Setting: Jarrow, 794 C.E. We are approaching the pauper’s wood, now in the dark. It is our instinct to follow the river more closely here to avoid crossing through this dreary wilderness at night. Watching our steps with the light puddle of the lantern, Ousbert’s soldier’s boots and my finely stitched shoes seem ill-suitedContinue reading “#78.6 Thursday, March 12, 2026”

#78.1 Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Historical Setting: Jarrow, 794 C.E. Usually, while at St. Paul, I end the day taking a walk at the vesper hour, following the river to the sea.  But this evening my thoughts are on the little village just beyond the paupers’ wood, so I walk the other way up the river to the place whereContinue reading “#78.1 Tuesday, March 3, 2026”