#49.7, Tues., Oct. 17, 2023

Historical Setting:  610 C.E., Vosges Mountains          Gratitude in this darkness that ends a day of homecoming and feasting should be all we have in our hearts. But Ana and I both want each of our children to be loved as we know love, and now for Greg, this love is tenuous.          Ana whispersContinue reading “#49.7, Tues., Oct. 17, 2023”

#46.7, Tues., July 18, 2023

Historical setting: 602 C.E. Metz          It seems as though I should be grateful that my son would be indentured to a man who, as bishop, has placed his own commitment to God above his noble need for expanding earthly power. Thank you, God.          And maybe this chaffing at my conscience is only myContinue reading “#46.7, Tues., July 18, 2023”