Well described. More and more convinced I am a hermit. Excitement for the morning so far... making sure all three backyard kittys had some of the egg yolk left on my saucer. Two horses looking over the fence wonder why I'm not bringing their breakfast. I just wave hello and finish my oranges. Birds and tiny critters have their own menus.
Lovely story. Intriguing, sophisticated, elegant. The dialog is sharp and full of personality.
Having read this in draft form without visuals, I must say that the photos are exactly what I envisioned from your scenic descriptions. Beautiful piece Sharron!
I sure appreciate your generous help with the first two drafts, Jim. It is much tighter for having your suggestions. It didn't need italics after all, did it? A second pair of eyes is always so helpful - for changes both small and large. I look forward to your next gem, and would be happy to have a look beforehand any time.
I started this story but was interrupted and was happy to return to it. Loved the air of mystery you created here, Sharron. I was expecting a surprise. And my imagination ran with the possible scenarios.
Was Julian blind? No he wasn’t blind.
Was he a ghost? No, ghosts don’t have warm hands.
Would the couple reunite; run into each other again or plan a rendezvous. So many ways to go with this. And where was Julian from? I would have asked.
Thank you, Lori! I am glad this one engaged your imagination. (I would have asked, too!) I am going to add one more line to this story. I think it needs it.
Thank you, Heather, for coming back to read over here at 🍁Leaves. You know, even at my age I still have a little fire glowing in the basement. ha ha ha! I channel it into my stories.
I've been a little slow on the draw the past 2 weeks, which I spent at the beach in Oceanside. A lot of beach walking and not so much reading 🤣. Plus getting After 21 Club going - much ruminating 😂.
But eventually I always get back to your work. So worth it. 😁
Sharron, this story is so moving that it's made me weep. Moving? Powerful? Stirring? I don't know what exactly - you've woven an extraordinary thread of magic all the way through it.
Awesome and compelling aren't big enough words, but it's both of those and more.
Yeeeow! I have never written a story that anyone called magic! I will print out your comment here and paste it on my refrigerator for those days when I am feeling like an absolute fraud. Thank you so much, Rebecca, for keeping me going. You are so supportive, and I am grateful.
What an excellent story, Sharron! It’s beautifully written. And thanks for the introduction to Kenneth’s sketches. They really did fit with the piece so well.
Thanks Justin. This one took a while coming together. Sort of a memoir-fiction- travel tale all in one. I am glad you "met" Kenneth Mills. He does such interesting sketches. I would be proud to have any one of them hanging in my home.
I see what you're doing Sharron. You're pulling us in to your romance web, AND you have enlisted Jim as a co-conspirator! Nefarious! (I think we're loving it!)
The coffee in Brunate of your story reminds me of a place in Big Sur called Nepenthe. The burgers there are $23. But the view from the patio is unparalleled.
Well described. More and more convinced I am a hermit. Excitement for the morning so far... making sure all three backyard kittys had some of the egg yolk left on my saucer. Two horses looking over the fence wonder why I'm not bringing their breakfast. I just wave hello and finish my oranges. Birds and tiny critters have their own menus.
Ah, the comfort of rural Indiana! Home is where the cat is... right? Thanks for reading, Kate.
Another great one Sharron. I liked how you integrated the pictures and of course Kenneth's drawings into the story.
Yes, Kenneth was very generous to let me use them. They were exactly right for this story. His sketches just delight me. Thank you, Scott.
Kenneth's sketches are great and his writing is terrific. I subscribed. Thanks for the introduction to his work.
Nice one! Thanks for the shout.
Thank YOU! I find your drawings often trigger a story in my head. I appreciate your letting me use them to illustrate my story.
Lovely story. Intriguing, sophisticated, elegant. The dialog is sharp and full of personality.
Having read this in draft form without visuals, I must say that the photos are exactly what I envisioned from your scenic descriptions. Beautiful piece Sharron!
I sure appreciate your generous help with the first two drafts, Jim. It is much tighter for having your suggestions. It didn't need italics after all, did it? A second pair of eyes is always so helpful - for changes both small and large. I look forward to your next gem, and would be happy to have a look beforehand any time.
I'm just a fresh set of eyes.
Yes. And honest - which is the whole point.
Ditto Scott and Jim, Sharron! : )
Thanks for reading this rather long piece, James. I am glad you liked it.
I started this story but was interrupted and was happy to return to it. Loved the air of mystery you created here, Sharron. I was expecting a surprise. And my imagination ran with the possible scenarios.
Was Julian blind? No he wasn’t blind.
Was he a ghost? No, ghosts don’t have warm hands.
Would the couple reunite; run into each other again or plan a rendezvous. So many ways to go with this. And where was Julian from? I would have asked.
Thank you, Lori! I am glad this one engaged your imagination. (I would have asked, too!) I am going to add one more line to this story. I think it needs it.
I found myself whispering the words as I was reading, Sharron. Beautiful and intriguing, with the whisper of possibility.
Thank you, Heather, for coming back to read over here at 🍁Leaves. You know, even at my age I still have a little fire glowing in the basement. ha ha ha! I channel it into my stories.
I've been a little slow on the draw the past 2 weeks, which I spent at the beach in Oceanside. A lot of beach walking and not so much reading 🤣. Plus getting After 21 Club going - much ruminating 😂.
But eventually I always get back to your work. So worth it. 😁
Very nice!
Thank you Linda.
There does seems to be potential for a special relationship.
Ah, well, you never know, do you, Janice? I like a bit of odd, unexpected romance.
Sharron, this story is so moving that it's made me weep. Moving? Powerful? Stirring? I don't know what exactly - you've woven an extraordinary thread of magic all the way through it.
Awesome and compelling aren't big enough words, but it's both of those and more.
Yeeeow! I have never written a story that anyone called magic! I will print out your comment here and paste it on my refrigerator for those days when I am feeling like an absolute fraud. Thank you so much, Rebecca, for keeping me going. You are so supportive, and I am grateful.
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What an excellent story, Sharron! It’s beautifully written. And thanks for the introduction to Kenneth’s sketches. They really did fit with the piece so well.
Thanks Justin. This one took a while coming together. Sort of a memoir-fiction- travel tale all in one. I am glad you "met" Kenneth Mills. He does such interesting sketches. I would be proud to have any one of them hanging in my home.
I see what you're doing Sharron. You're pulling us in to your romance web, AND you have enlisted Jim as a co-conspirator! Nefarious! (I think we're loving it!)
Rats! You caught me out. I do have scruples, honestly.
The coffee in Brunate of your story reminds me of a place in Big Sur called Nepenthe. The burgers there are $23. But the view from the patio is unparalleled.
Yes. I have been there myself. I agree.