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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Good guess, Mitchell. I'd say nearly all of my fiction stems from a found photo. This one began with the black and white photo of an old car parked by the curb in the dark. ( Part 1) At the time, I only knew that Marla had to get away and it was a little bleak. THEN unpredictably, Haylene drove into the scene in her 1979 Camaro and all hell broke loose - life in vivid color-rama! The women bonded and a partnership was formed. I have no idea where they will take us next, but I am having fun finding out. ( Great name switch, by the way! That would work, too!) Thank you for reading my tales, Mitchell.

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just mud by Ron's avatar

Marla, Marla. It's going to be an interesting day! Thanks Sharron for the start to the am!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Marla and Haylene! What a pair. I think they will learn a lot from each other, don't you? I just hope they stay out of jail.

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just mud by Ron's avatar

I'm less optimistic!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

June 17 / You were right. They did okay up until Part 5...

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Jim Cummings's avatar

It's fun to take a ride in the yellow Camaro again! I'll bet it would be a lot of fun to hang out with ol' Haylene.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

I would love to write another chapter for this story, but damned if I know what those two get up to. I am guessing it might have something to do with a good-looking alligator wrestler they meet in Boca Raton... But, hell, Jim, , YOU are the Floridian. YOU should write a chapter!!

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Jim Cummings's avatar

Interesting idea...

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Think about it! I'll do chapter two and maybe you do chapter three. Might be fun.

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Jim Cummings's avatar

That would be fun! I need a couple more days to finish something I've been working on, then I'll email you to discuss it. Thanks Sharron.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

oh boy....

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Scott Ocamb's avatar

Loved this story. Marla's life has just improved.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

I 'd like to be in that back seat, I will tell you! I think Marla will be happy ANYWHERE as long as her dad is no where in the picture.

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James Ron's avatar

"Girls just want to have fun?"

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Well these two girls do! They are off to a good start! Thanks for your comment, James.

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Kate Henry's avatar

Ye HAAAAAAA !!!!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Now this is a good story for you, Kate -- my favorite armchair traveler. Imagine the fun these two women could have. Cool car, unlimited funds, no ties. Wow!

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Kate Henry's avatar

Yup yeehaa says it all. There is joy in escape. Did that. Drove all 50 states except Alaska and Hawaii, some of Canada and some of Mexico in a big orange semi. Loved it ))) Done now. ))))))

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Wowie!

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Sharon's avatar

Loved the yellow Camaro mini-vacation away from the Saturday to-do list.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Procrastination! My middle name. Glad you liked these women!

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Patrick's avatar

Very fun! I'm hooked🪝!🙏

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Welcome back, neighbor. I loved your ID photo. I finally got around to writing part 2 to this nutty story. I feel part 3 creeping into my head.... glad you liked it.

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Sue Cauhape's avatar

Oh Aretha! And these two ladies are worth following all over FL to NOLA! Great start to a saga, Sharron.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Aww. Thanks so much, Sue, for poking around in the Archive. I think there are six or seven adventures with Haylene and Marla in there. Alway good if you need a laugh.

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Deb Williamson's avatar

I just read first chapter. Definitely want to find out more about Marla & Haylene’s adventures.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Oh! Thanks so much, Deb. I hope they made you laugh. You can read their adventures in any order. Part one shows how these two women met. My favorite is about Jerome, the alligator wrestler, but they are all pretty funny. Thanks for coming over to Leaves to read this morning.

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Mark VanLaeys's avatar

A little escape rarely hurts anyone - in your head or on the road.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Agreed! Happiest of holidays to you, Mark, and to all those who love you out there wherever you are! Sharron at 🌿LEAVES.

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Mark VanLaeys's avatar

Thanks, and happy Holidays to you too Sharron. BTW we live in southern Wisconsin

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