Historical Setting: 793 C.E. Lindisfarne Monastery The robes of murdered Christians are laid out on the sand. I can see from the silks and brocades they also raided the vestry. In another heap are the robes of monks delivered to these sands unbloodied. I can imagine these monks were stripped of their robes beforeContinue reading “#69.8, Wednesday, June 18, 2025”
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#67.11, Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Historical Setting: 793 C.E. Skåne We are leaving here this morning to sail on the fresh wind into the harbor of Bergenshalvoyen just north of us, our meeting place. The coxswain announces this is the place where these ships will join with others and in greater numbers we will set our sails anew. WeContinue reading “#67.11, Wednesday, April 23, 2025”
#64.7, Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Historical Setting: 789 C.E. Jutland Apparently, Marian’s value as a slave has soared by her ability in bread baking, and a woman here, among the masters is willing to battle for her. “Marian,” I speak to her in our language, “If you want to be the cook in this woman’s house, tell herContinue reading “#64.7, Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
#63.12, Thurs., Dec. 26, 2024
Historical Setting: An unknown time in a cold land I’m hearing from this girl Marian how life is done in this place. Small as she is, she isn’t able to provide bathwater. And she believes bathing is necessary. The human smell of this place affirms that. So, I can make myself worthy of myContinue reading “#63.12, Thurs., Dec. 26, 2024”
#63.2, Weds., Dec. 4, 2024
Historical Setting: An unknown time in a cold land An apprehension shadows me as I walk toward the sunset unprepared for nightfall. I feel like I’m being stalked. I no longer fear wolves or any sort of wild thing seeking prey. And how often is this feeling of another presence discovered to be theContinue reading “#63.2, Weds., Dec. 4, 2024”
Lazarus Ink 