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effie tait:
hi carol, just seing if i can do this..thought my smoke alarm was the laptop having a nervous breakdown...F xxxx
Destiny:
Hi Carol-- I found this nifty little area too. I liked the story and plan on reading the book! You will autograph it for me won't you? Des
Poppy:
Liiiiike the new colors! Vibrant and fresh! Good Job!
Margaret B.:
Happy Thanksgiving MacDaniels Clan! from the Biernbaums we'll be over for desert!
Livie:
Oh Carol! I have found a new toy. I like how I can stop by and drop in a line or two! Now I can pester you for installments all day long and there is nothing you can do about it! Olivia
Chase & Jordan:
Hey Carol-It was the thrill of our life to finally meet you and Steve. Can't decide which one of you we have crushes on. LOL! Let's see more blogging and excerpts please. This story is way too good to let stand still. Chase and Jordan
Danny:
hey Kiddo--I know I have teased you about your love of football in the past, but I like your post and admire your presentation. You're a pretty cool chick and Steve is a lucky guy to be able to share football with ya.Here's hoping it all turns out fair. For the record, I am not sure whether or not the Blades can avoid being relegated either, but you are all right about the fine being a mere drop in the ocean. It's just wrong. D.
Louise S.:
I think you are so interesting. I have begun to make it a habit to come in here to see what you are up to. Looking forward to more BEHIND THE WALL!
Linda:
Carol --I've come in here to read BTW and love the excerpts you've chosen. It was great to see you both in Scotland again (And the kids - how they've all grown!) - even though the circumstances were so sad. You were awesome for Steve at the funeral. I am proud of you. He's a lucky man to have you and I believe he will get through this. With you at his side how can he not.
Rick:
CarolPlease extend my condolances to Stve and all your family on the loss of your father in law. I know it ia hard right now, so if i don't get to read you for a while, I'll be thinking of you. Rick
Teej---:
Carol and SteveYou know we're here for you if you need anything at all. Grandy was a wonderful man and he will be missed by everyone who knew him.Teej and Deej
Elizabeth:
Oh Carol, I am so very sorry to learn of Steve's dad's passing. I am sure it is a very painful time for you and yours. Please accept my sincerest condolances.Eliz
Bea:
Carol -\Plase extend my sincerest condolances to Steve on the loss of his dad. I know how much it hurts and how you all loved him. He did sound like a wonderful man and he certainly raised a wonderful son. If you guys need anything... If there is anying I can do...Bea
Danny:
Carol-Sorry to hear about Steve's father passing. I can't imagine how much it must hurt. S.
Carol:
Danny! You can be so unkind! Does this mean you are happy to see someone hurtin'? LOLFirst of all, he is not MY Sean Bean - Second of all, although his last two films may not have been his best, his performances in both of them were outstanding; I trust you made note of that. Lastly, I saw the game yesterday and truly felt bad about it. There is something fundamentally wrong with how all this was attained by West Ham and I am not so sure I trust what the outcome will be... It has made for
Danny:
Hey Carol, Looks like your Sean Bean is having a rough go of it lately. Two bad movies and yesterday his team lost Premiership.
Louise:
Carol I stumbled in here on Wednesday evening and have loved every minute. You have a real no nonsense way of writing that I happen to like very much. Terrific job. (Oh and I like your taste in men too. Sean Bean is definitely a hottie!)
Elizabeth:
Yeah, Carol, post about your wonderful marriage. We do all want to know. What's your secret for keeping things so tight between you and Steve all these years. Most of the time, I can't stand my husband! LOL.
Carol:
Thanks for the remarks everyone - Please remember that the excerpts are very raw. What I have prepared now for the book is infinately more polished... Odds botkins, I love youz!Carol
Bea:
Oh Carol, I want to be you! What is your secret for getting on so well for so long with your Steve. We all want to know!
Elizabeth:
Carol this is terrific. I am so happy for you! I love the excerpts you have chosen (and I can say that because I know where this is going!) Your time has come and I am so excited to be here to see it all unfold for you!Love you!Elizabeth
TJ:
You went to see Christopher Plummer and Brian Dennehey? Why you no good low down... I am SO JEALOUS! I love them both! Still, nobody deserves a wonderful night out more than you, lady!JT
Bea:
Hi Carol. Good to see Madison County Event restored. I thought it had fallen off the book.
Ria:
Carol this is brilliant! I am amazed at your creativity!
Leah:
I love your latest. Perfect Muse. You are so freakin' funny!
Marian:
This is really great, Carol! Kudos, kiddo!~ :D
DCH:
Ah! As soon as you mentioned Sean Bean, I kind of figured you'd had him in mind for your character. (Which character I'm not certain yet; there seems to be several incorporated in the story -- Steve, Logan and Jamie . . .) I'll read it again! I've known how great Sean Bean is since the first time I saw the "Sharp" series on the History Channel years ago . . and just had to own the videos (now a set of DVDs as well!). I love the Sharp character and Sean is absolutely perfect in that role!
Bea:
JEEPERS! How did I miss this?!Terrific stuff, even in its roughest form. I cannot wait to see the final product, m'dear! TJ is right; you MUST finish it! And YOU are right; it IS the best thing you have ever done. How clever you are! INDEED!
Chase:
I LOVE THE WAY YOU WRITE! You make me want to be Logan!Chase
Ricky:
Hey you! Been reading more Logan. Congrats on rekindling your love affair with Bean! LOLSeriously, Carol, it's damn good!
Carol:
Thanks D and all... No, Rick, I have not seen it. I am not inclined to scare myself senseless... LOLCarol
Danny:
I love this. Your excerpts from BTW are awesome. I am thrilled for you, Kiddo! Don't let the shock of catching Bean out of his element befuddle you; you're better than that. Loved Madison COUnty Event too! As you would say, it's Good Stuff. Cheers babe.D-man
Rick:
You scare me. Have you seen Hitcher? Damn!
Barb -:
I am left speechless. But in a good way.
Bea:
Girlfriend you are something else. This is awesome tho I am surprised you are sharing it. Is our old fashioned girl going to join the millinium and start blogging?
Tuesday, June 22nd 2004
6:05 AM
HOMEWARD JESS: Chapter Five
1875 (Sherman Ranch and Relay Station, Laramie, Wyoming Territory)
Mike timidly stepped into the dimly lit barn. “Jess?”
Wiping his eyes with his sleeve while trying to give the impression that he was wiping his brow, Jess cleared his throat, hoisted the pitchfork and continued the task at hand. “Yeah, Mike.”
“You still mad at me, Jess?”
“I ain’t mad at you, Tiger. Hey, shouldn’t you be in your bed sleepin’ by now?”
“Aw, Jess, please…I just had to know if you was all right. Aunt Daisy and Slim said you might be in trouble. I am sorry, Jess. I told ‘em where I heard it…”
“Yeah, thanks, Tiger. Slim told me.”
“Will it help you get out of the trouble you’re in?”
“Look, I ain’t in no trouble; just got some things on my mind is all.”
“But, Jess, Slim said-“
“I ain’t in no trouble! Leave me alone, will ya?!”
Mike stood still for a second not knowing what to do. He turned to run to the safety of the house but he chose, instead, to run toward Jess and fling his arms about his waist. Jess could not help but respond to Mike’s trusting gesture. He dropped the handled tool and placed his hands on Mike’s back. Then he lowered himself on one knee and set his hands on the boy’s shoulders.
“I’m sorry, Tiger. Just forget it, okay? Everything’ll be all right. I just need a little time, is all.”
“Jess, I-”
“You did not do anything wrong.”
“I didn’t?”
“Look at me, Mike. You did nothing wrong. Okay?”
“Okay.”
“Now go on. Get inside and get some sleep before the rooster starts ta crowin’” Jess turned Mike towards the house and gave him a playful tap. “Go on. Get to bed and I will see you in the morning.”
The two regarded each other for a minute before Mike headed back to the house, a heavy burden obviously lifted from his young shoulders. Jess stood and watched after him as he was greeted at the door by an understanding Daisy who nodded in Jess’ direction before welcoming Mike into her open arms and gently closed the door after him.
Alone in the darkened barn, Jess wondered if he would ever see Mike again…
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Mike timidly stepped into the dimly lit barn. “Jess?”
Wiping his eyes with his sleeve while trying to give the impression that he was wiping his brow, Jess cleared his throat, hoisted the pitchfork and continued the task at hand. “Yeah, Mike.”
“You still mad at me, Jess?”
“I ain’t mad at you, Tiger. Hey, shouldn’t you be in your bed sleepin’ by now?”
“Aw, Jess, please…I just had to know if you was all right. Aunt Daisy and Slim said you might be in trouble. I am sorry, Jess. I told ‘em where I heard it…”
“Yeah, thanks, Tiger. Slim told me.”
“Will it help you get out of the trouble you’re in?”
“Look, I ain’t in no trouble; just got some things on my mind is all.”
“But, Jess, Slim said-“
“I ain’t in no trouble! Leave me alone, will ya?!”
Mike stood still for a second not knowing what to do. He turned to run to the safety of the house but he chose, instead, to run toward Jess and fling his arms about his waist. Jess could not help but respond to Mike’s trusting gesture. He dropped the handled tool and placed his hands on Mike’s back. Then he lowered himself on one knee and set his hands on the boy’s shoulders.
“I’m sorry, Tiger. Just forget it, okay? Everything’ll be all right. I just need a little time, is all.”
“Jess, I-”
“You did not do anything wrong.”
“I didn’t?”
“Look at me, Mike. You did nothing wrong. Okay?”
“Okay.”
“Now go on. Get inside and get some sleep before the rooster starts ta crowin’” Jess turned Mike towards the house and gave him a playful tap. “Go on. Get to bed and I will see you in the morning.”
The two regarded each other for a minute before Mike headed back to the house, a heavy burden obviously lifted from his young shoulders. Jess stood and watched after him as he was greeted at the door by an understanding Daisy who nodded in Jess’ direction before welcoming Mike into her open arms and gently closed the door after him.
Alone in the darkened barn, Jess wondered if he would ever see Mike again…
© Copyright 2004-2007 Carol Marsella. All rights reserved.
Carol Marsella has granted Newprose.org, its affiliates and syndicates non-exclusive rights to display this work.