#77.6 Thursday, February 12, 2026

Historical Setting: Jarrow, 794 C.E.  Ousbert, the king’s man who oversees the guarding of Jarrow against the Vikings is asking me to do the abbot’s or an ealdorman’s job of writing a report to the king. He wants a letter that will make a fine display before the court and that has good words commendingContinue reading “#77.6 Thursday, February 12, 2026”

#69.11, Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Historical Setting: 793 C.E. Lindisfarne Monastery The monk with an unlit lantern was shorn just this morning as any monk would prepare for a normal day.  I think I had a glimpse of him, looking down from the tower when I was outside. But when I turned around now, he was startled by the sightContinue reading “#69.11, Wednesday, June 25, 2025”