#56.5, Thurs., May 9, 2024

Historical Setting, 629 C.E. Vosges Mts.          When this donkey and I have helped a neighbor here plow a strip for planting, I ask a deep favor of this neighbor.          “We have Will’s wife hidden away with her family because Will can have a cruel hand.”          The neighbor has a knowing smirk. IContinue reading “#56.5, Thurs., May 9, 2024”

#55.10, Tues., April 23, 2024

Historical Setting, 629 C.E. Vosges Mts.          It is a brutal necessity just now to make a plan and to find a way to keep Layla safe. In fact, if we hide her away, we probably need to chain her to that safe place, because she is so likely to escape and run right backContinue reading “#55.10, Tues., April 23, 2024”

#55.4, Tues., April 9, 2024

Historical Setting, 629 C.E. Vosges          Hannah just came back from her visit to see Layla. Nothing of her report puts our worries to rest.          “Papa, Momma, we were right to worry. Layla has bruises. It will be several months more before the baby is born and her husband makes no secret of theContinue reading “#55.4, Tues., April 9, 2024”