When Will I See You Again? (by Claire)

Summary: A heartwarming story of love and sacrifice, and what is gained in the end. Category: Bonanza Genre: Western Rated: PG Word Count: 16,544 Prologue The young man opened one eye and gazed lazily at the window. Judging from the angle of the sun, it was already late afternoon. “It’s getting late –I’ve got … Continue reading When Will I See You Again? (by Claire) →

I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes (by Claire)

Summary: Joie de vivre! Category: Bonanza Genre: Western Rated: PG Word Count: 665 The waters stretched out temptingly before him, as infinite and as wondrous as gazing into a multi-faceted peridot; full of possibilities and yet paradoxically complete. Shimmering slightly in the blazing heat of mid-summer, Lake Tahoe sparkled and glistened invitingly … Continue reading I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes (by Claire) →

Relatively Festive (by Claire)

Summary: Joseph's first Christmas--what could possibly go wrong? Category: Bonanza Genre: Western Rated: G Word Count: 5771 “Joseph’s first Christmas!” Marie sighed happily, snuggling into Ben’s warm embrace and stretching out her toes towards the fire. “There is something very special about having a baby in the house for Christmas, isn’t there?” Looking at … Continue reading Relatively Festive (by Claire) →

My Son, My Son (by Claire)

Summary: Alone with his newborn son, Ben reflects on the past and future. Category: Bonanza Genre: Western Rated: G Word Count: 3353 You, who are on the road, must have a code that you can live by. And so become yourself, because the past is just a good bye. Teach your children well… …just … Continue reading My Son, My Son (by Claire) →

Life is Sweet (by Claire)

Summary: The optimist and the realist on the trail together. Category: Bonanza Genre: Western Rated: PG Word Count: 11,293 I'll tell you life is sweet In spite of the misery There's so much more to be grateful. --Natalie Merchant “Look at it this way,” Joe said, throwing the comment back over his shoulder, … Continue reading Life is Sweet (by Claire) →