Scotland and Elen Chronicles Update
18th-century Scottish folk tunes are part of my research. Learn more on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHGQ5d3hF7M&list=PLleT9-eySqUh4xwCCTBKpkt7Q29eGyxIv
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A Snippet from The Elen Chronicles, Of Love and Blood
Many, many thanks for the recent donations. Here’s a snippet from the book for you to enjoy. Elen remembered the making of her daughter, Helen. It was a warm, Beltane night. She had no sweetie and she felt bereft. Her mother had died at the beginning of spring. Usually being alone didn’t bother her. But,…
Research update The Elen Chronicles, Of Love and Blood
The 18th-century American resources are ripe for the picking. There’s an overwhelming harvest of information. It makes me think of the book quote, “Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested; that is, some books are to be read only in parts; others to be…
Scotland’s impressive Sustainability
One thing that has impressed James and me about the UK is the focus on sustainability. When we flew from Ireland to Edinburgh, we noticed a variety of wind farms and solar panels on the majority of buildings. As we settle into the culture, we have noticed the national effort on recycling materials. Many restaurants…