Summary:  A kind action by Ben as a young man has unintended consequences for him and his family many years later.  The family has to pull together to solve the mystery and prevent any more tragedy.
Rating:  T  Word count:  17,044

Summary:  While his wife and daughter are busy with their Christmas preparations, Adam entertains his ladies with tales of times past–perhaps a very long way past!

Rating: G  2,600 words

This story was written for the Bonanza Brand 2020 Advent Calendar, originated in the Forums.

Summary: Joe and his wife are having their first Christmas together.  He would like to find her a special gift. Pa has an idea.

Rating:  G  435 words

Note:  This story was written for the Bonanza Brand 2020 Advent Calendar, originated in the Forums.

Summary:  The most treasured family heirloom are our sweet family memories.

Rating:  G  3,115 words

Note:  This story was written for the Bonanza Brand 2020 Advent Calendar, originated in the Forums.

Part of The Art-Universe, links to my stories included within.

Summary:  A Christmas surprise turns out to be most welcomed.

Rating:  G  1020 Words

Note:  This story was written for the Bonanza Brand 2020 Advent Calendar, originated in the Forums.

Summary: Youthful dreams were lost long ago when a father decided he knew best what his daughter needed, but a second chance comes about in a most unexpected way.
Rating: G    3,420 words

Note:  This story was written for the Bonanza Brand 2020 Advent Calendar, originated in the Forums.

Summary:  Joe and Adam have a series of altercations that have significant consequences for them and their families until they work out their differences and both make changes in their lives. 
Rating: T  WC:  30,906
This story is part of the Brenda Series, links to all stories included within.

Summary:  Like any legend, it’s something that no one believe unless they’re one of the lucky ones who experienced it too.  But for Joe, the problem is how to explain the unexplainable to others without becoming the subject of ridicule. 
Rating:  PG
Word Count: 1955

Summary:  Refuge in Australia becomes a chance for Adam to change into the man he wants to be, but there are those who become obstacles to his success.  At home, Ben is pushed into change too when Hoss and Joe force him to face some truth he would rather deny.  Eventually events bring the two together to see if they can reconcile.

Rating :  T  Word Count:  24,206

Summary:  Adam suffers a minor injury but it is the words of his opponent that wound him the most.  He sets out on a quest to test those words because of the doubts they have raised about his perception of himself and about his vision of his future.
Rating:  T  Word Count:  25,106

Summary:  A woman attempts some romantic deceit and fraud with two Cartwright brothers, but it turns out to be even more devious than that.  Her actions tear at the fabric of the family and open other issues which leads to great changes for one of them.
Rating: T  Word Count: 28,025

Summary:  Repair and reconstruction of an old stable on the Ponderosa is necessary to keep a memory and a hope alive for the family and leads to some stories that pull the family closer together. 
Rating:  G  Word Count:  1567

Summary:  This is the third and final part of the Visit series.  In this story, the focus is on Ben who has had suspicions of what has been happening and those are confirmed and a revelation is made that explains why he knew.  Joe and Candy are also part of this story.
Rating = PG   WC = 1,986
Visit Series, links to all the stories are included within.

Summary: President Grant offers Joe Cartwright a job as Head of Security in NYC. Will he take it? Hoss and Adam discover another Eden on a far flung part of the Ponderosa? What do they plan to do with it? And Ben … could this story end with his demise or not?
Rating: PG Word Count: 204,400
Home is the Sailor Series, links to the stories included within.

Summary:  Joe receives a second visit but this one follows the tragedy with Alice and after Joe has returned home.  Although the material is still serious in nature, the story is in a much lighter tone than the previous one.
Rating: G   Word Count:  1477
Visits Series, links to the stories are included within.