#58.5, Wednesday, July 9, 2024

Historical Setting, 629 C.E. Serf’s farms at Metz          Will and I walk back to his hut even through the last of the rain. The tragedy he feared isn’t that the oats bend over. Here, the deluge has poured through the roof of the little house of reeds, and washed away the mudbrick sides andContinue reading “#58.5, Wednesday, July 9, 2024”

#43.3 Thurs., April 6, 2023

Historical setting: 602 C.E. Luxeuil          “You must know it is your duty to God to deliver the Father’s letter.”          “I’m sure there are others who would gladly do this.”          I can see Brother Servant feels betrayed. Now he just turns and walks away with no parting blessing. Baro Dithrum is left toContinue reading “#43.3 Thurs., April 6, 2023”

Post #32.1, Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Historical setting: 589 C.E. In the Vosges Mountains          “This is the day that the Lord has made, Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” [Psalm 118:24]          I thought I’d send that on the leg of a bird.  But on this new day I can say it to her. She’s here. I’m here.Continue reading “Post #32.1, Tuesday, May 3, 2022”