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And...they're off! We wait to see what happens in their relationship!

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They are unusual people, those two, and slightly ahead of their time in the rural 1949 setting. I believe all the denizens of Riles Crossing are surprisingly unpredictable. We shall see. Thank you, Linda.

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What a charming story, so far..

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Thank you, Janice. I am curious to see if this story appeals only to women of my own generation - or if it has a wider audience. Also, I have written it in the vernacular of rural 1949 California. I hear it so clearly in my head - I hope others hear it as well. I will hop on over to your Aging Well Newsletter to see what is up.

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Hi Sharron, I don't how to explain it, but the writing takes me there . . I can picture the truck and feel their tentativeness in moving forward. That doesn't happen a lot when I read. It's also fun because I live in northern California. Thanks for taking a look at Aging Well. The newsletter has been my way of healing from the loss of my husband due to dementia and COVID.

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Such a coincidence we found each other, Janice. I am so sorry you lost your husband. Your newsletter will have special meaning for me. I wrote Bartle Clunes for my mother during the months she was dying. She was 96 and saw the photo of Andrew Wyeth's painting of the knee-boots. She said, "I wonder who that man is and where he is going?" I answered, "Well... we will just have to find out." I read to her every day. She loved the story of Bartle Clunes and the folks in the foothills. Thanks for your comments.

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That background makes the story even more special.

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I am rooting for this budding romance and hope that Bartle pops the question some day!

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You'll find out soon! But don't expect Barbara Cartland or Daphne DuMaurier! This is not that kind of romance. Ha Ha

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This is so good.

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I am guessing you didn't get much done today around the house. I envision you curled up in an easy chair reading all day long. And why wouldn't you! Everyone needs a break once in a while. Thank you for your comments, Ben.

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I never get enough done around the house as far as she's concerned!

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Hah!

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