The Little Christmas (by Betty Sue)

Summary: It's not the number of presents, but the size of the heart that gives them. Category: Laramie Genre: Western Rated: PG Word Count: 2846 Andy dropped the dishes noisily into the tin wash basin and turned to face the older gentleman standing behind him. “But, Jonesy, it’s Christmas!” he exclaimed. “I know … Continue reading The Little Christmas (by Betty Sue) →

The Measure of a Mother (by Betty Sue)

Summary: Mothers come in all shapes and sizes. Category: Laramie Genre: Western Rated: PG Word Count: 2236 Slim broached the subject one evening at supper after a day spent checking the cows they expected to calve soon. “That ol' horney cow calved,” he sad, casually enough. “Yeah, what’d she have?” Jess asked, reaching for … Continue reading The Measure of a Mother (by Betty Sue) →

One Dark and Stormy Night (by Betty Sue)

Summary: Birthing waits for no man. Category: Laramie Genre: Western Rated: PG Word Count: 2674 Slim started and opened his eyes warily, unsure what had awakened him. It was pitch dark in the bedroom, but as he glanced around the room, a shadowy figure crept past the slightly lighter square that denoted the window. … Continue reading One Dark and Stormy Night (by Betty Sue) →

To Win a War (by Betty Sue)

Summary: The battle raged on . . . Category: Laramie Genre: Western Rated: G Word Count: 483 The battle waged on, hot, intense, and, for the most part, silent. Slim hung over the back of a chair at the table, watching intently, anxiously as the tide swung first one way and the other before … Continue reading To Win a War (by Betty Sue) →