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River of Dreams #26: Sunset Picnic Magic

Chapter 15 Magic Lake Picnic The gas gauge was broken so Essie drove it first to the am/pm for gas. She checked the water and oil. It was low about a quart. She bought a quart and put it in. … Continue reading

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River of Dreams #25: Driving Into the Evening

Chapter 13 Karen Wakes Up Random glanced over at Karen, who had been in a dozing stupor next to him in the passenger seat for at least an hour of winding two-lane highway. Her almost serene expression of drowse had … Continue reading

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River of Dreams #23: Photography and Skipping Rocks

Chapter 11 Down By the Stream on Sunday Afternoon   Maddie and Essie walked down to the store to get film for the camera, and then realized that it didn’t matter if the camera had film or not. But, finally, … Continue reading

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River of Dreams #22: Connections

Chapter 10 Messages Answered: More Questions Emmylou remembered the message as she came in about noon from the rest of her chores.  She was shaky and drained having had only coffee and some toast up to that point and ready … Continue reading

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River of Dreams #21: Love and Hope

Chapter 8 2 Sunday Messages Emmylou moved the goat pen to a new spot where the underbrush was thick and came back up to the house. The coop people from Felton would come later for yogurt, kefir, and cheese. She … Continue reading

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