Njáll's son Skarphéðinn kills Þráinn on the ice. Family feuds feature prominently in Njáls saga. Njal’s Saga Or the Saga of Burnt Njal. This I believe was the second Icelandic saga I read. An interesting tale of conflict and murder. I do not have Njal or his descendants listed in my genealogy though I do have … Continue reading Njal’s Saga

Rudy Returns Rudy Wernbacher was wheeled into the Sunroom. Karl stood in the doorway and was made to move so Rudy’s wheelchair could pass. Rudy’s face was pale and grey and Karl’s turned almost the same shade at the sight of the elderly German resident. “Didn’t expect to see you again,” Karl mumbled. Rudy’s upper … Continue reading Chapter 19 – Rudy Returns

Imagine my rusty bones scattered in the dust, drying under the red fire of the sun, your eyes so pale they are almost white. You and me; life, dice loaded from the start; birth, scrounging for change, scraping, when it was then. I will love you until I die; you and me meandering through the … Continue reading Rusty Bones

The Valknut Tuesday The mid-morning light glittered into the Sunroom between the leaves and branches of the tall elm tree just outside the window. Twinkled like sprites, flitting magically in the warm air. Mrs. Branbury rested, slunk sideways in the big soft queen’s chair, snoozing off her morning porridge. A very small woman made smaller … Continue reading Chapter 18 – The Valknut

Egil's Saga Egil’s Saga is the first Icelandic saga I read. He is recorded as my 27th great grandfather in my genealogy. This supposed ‘fact’ makes the reading of the saga more interesting because it is a tale of supposed actual distant relations. Because of the time period there are no means of verifying the … Continue reading Egil’s Saga