#60.10, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024

Historical Setting, 629 C.E. Creek House in the Vosges Mts.           “Maybe it is true that Hannah doesn’t know everything about marriage,” I’m telling Layla, “And you may be right, that she can’t understand what it is to be married. But don’t, for a moment, forget marriage is about the beautiful life. So, this papa’sContinue reading “#60.10, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024”

Post #33.3, Tues., June 7, 2022

Historical setting: 589 C.E. Ana’s cottage in the Vosges Mts.          Some things were kept covered and dry — the starter for the flame — the seed for the birds. The rainwater on the floor inside is whisked out the door. The rainwater in the cooking cauldron, the feed trough and the pail will saveContinue reading “Post #33.3, Tues., June 7, 2022”

Post #33.2, Thurs., June 2, 2022

Historical setting: 589 C.E. Ana’s cottage in the Vosges Mts.          It was the storm and Ana’s gentle compassion that sets this scene – Ana, beautiful as always, with a kindness radiant as warmth, and me, cold and naked, a guest in this mysterious room with a roof.          How can I not seem frighteningContinue reading “Post #33.2, Thurs., June 2, 2022”