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A Penny Saved, A Lesson Learned – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 I\u2019ve written several prequels, but this is my first adult Cartwright story. Joe and Hoss have a falling out and Hoss is deeply hurt by Joe\u2019s actions. Will Joe be able to make things right again? All But One Sense – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Joe is coming of age and is becoming quite the ladies\u2019 man. This is just a short story of how Adam and Hoss tamed the wild beast within, but knowing Joe, it certainly won\u2019t be for long. It\u2019s a short story, but comes from the heart. It was written when I lost my sister to cancer and needed a good laugh. Be Ready for the Thunder – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Adam and Ben find themselves caught in a storm… a storm that brings back a childhood memory for Adam that they both reflect on and recreate in their minds. Ben certainly left a lasting impression on his boys. Camping at Eagle\u2019s Rock – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 This story branches off from the Episode entitled \u201cBetween Heaven and Earth.\u201d In that episode Ben mentions to Joe that he had a scary experience when he was five years old at Eagle\u2019s Nest. This story is about that experience and what made Joe afraid of heights. Christmas Gift (The) – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Ben\u2019s granddaughter, Lizzy gives her grandfather a special Christmas gift. This story touches upon the importance of family, remembering those who have passed and those that cannot be with us. Just a short story for the Holiday Season. Enjoy! Come Hell or High Water – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 This story highlights what happens when you have a friendly game between three brothers, two not so bright criminals, a heaping amount of missing chicken, and a desire to use word association to your best advantage. Conflict – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Adam and Joe fight and Ben steps in to help. Ducky – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 This is a WHB The Burma Rarity. All we know is that Ben drew Clementine\u2019s name from a fish bowl at a picnic prior to the episode. This story attempts to shed some light on what happened at that picnic to make Ben so non eager to be around the Widow Hawkins. Father – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: It\u2019s Promotion Day for Adam Cartwright and Pa helps him deal with cold feet. Just a brief story to celebrate Father\u2019s Day. Grandest Aqueduct (The) – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Adam brings a well known engineer from California to help Virginia City with their water problems. Alexis von Schmidt proves to be a brilliant man with brilliant ideas, but is he the best answer for Virginia City and its residents? Howling at the Moon – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Joe becomes concerned that his brother may be something other than human after reading a book about the behaviorisms of non-human beings. When Adam gets wind of Joe’s beliefs, he decides to have a little fun with younger brother. In Defense – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Joseph Francis Cartwright awaits sentencing. The judge is quick to blame the adults in his life for the boy\u2019s actions. What can Joe say in defense? In Haste – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: In honor of Father\u2019s Day… Ben Cartwright is the perfect model of a father, but even he can make mistakes with his children. This story is about how he acted in haste. He now must rekindle the relationship with his son, Hoss. Indescretion – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Nine year old Hoss Cartwright wants so very much to excel in school like his older brother, particularly when it comes to math. The pressure he puts on himself to achieve leads him to an act of indiscretion. Can he ever make things right again? Inner Strength \u2013 Part I – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Joe and Ben head out on a father and son journey to town, but a stop along the way causes unforeseen problems. Can the two rely on their inner strength to see them through? Inner Strength \u2013 Part II – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0\u00a0 Sequel to Inner Strength.\u00a0\u00a0 Ben and Joe try to put the memories of their trip to town behind them. They must now rely on their inner strength to help them see past the guilt, anger, and pain. Can Joe forgive himself for what happened and allow the healing to begin? Little Joe Cartwright, Thief – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Little Joe finds himself in trouble when he is caught stealing from the mercantile. There\u2019s no denying that he did do it, but why? Now he must face his father and explain his actions. This was my first story ever. Warning: it does contain corporal punishment. Man (The) – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 As we come upon the 17th anniversary of Michael Landon\u2019s passing July 1st, 1991, I\u2019ve been trying to think of a way to celebrate what he has left for us all. This is a different sort of story because it is written in rhyme. I find I can express myself easier that way. These ditties, as I so call them, happen to be a hobby of mine. I hope you will enjoy my tribute to Michael, for I feel he has left his mark on the world in many ways. Memories Within – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Joe decides to play a trick on Adam out on a cattle drive; Little does he realize his actions will trigger a horrendous memory for Adam from his youth. My Brother\u2019s Shadow – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Adam is leaving and Hoss finds an interesting way to express his feelings and fears about his departure Never Fool with a Horse\u2019s Tassel – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Adam and Hoss get into a mess of trouble when Adam invents something to help him with a daily chore. Please read this little story to see how I incorporated the five words needed to meet this challenge: medieval, tassel, commence, No Love without Forgiveness, No Forgiveness withoug Love – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Have you ever wanted something so badly that you\u2019d do anything to get it? Let\u2019s just say Little Joe and his best friend Mitch find out the hard way that sometimes finders keepers end up being finders weepers. Contains reference to corporal punishment. Old Man Dizzy – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Adam and Hoss Cartwright reflect on the memory of an old ranch hand. Picking up the Pieces – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Ben returns to the Ponderosa after a month long absence in San Francisco. He brings along a long-time family friend as a guest in the house. A warm homecoming soon turns into turmoil when Joe finds this guest a threat to his mother\u2019s memory and Adam adds to the issues by choosing to announce his plans for the future at the most inopportune time. It is up to Ben to pick up all the pieces and reassemble his family once more. Posies – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Ben has just found the very spot he wants to call home. Can he look past his fear and build his dream into a reality? Scarecrow (The) – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 The Cartwright boys build a scarecrow for the Harvest Festival. Little do they realize how one scarecrow on display in the middle of the schoolyard could cause such trouble. Scars – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 When young little Joe is injured, his family tries to ease his fears by revealing some of their own scars. Scent of French Cologne (The) – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Little Joe gets into trouble when he goes into his father\u2019s room without permission. The 8 year old sets his mind at making things right again. Adam and Hoss try to help their little brother, but in the end it is Ben who teaches them all an important lesson.\u00a0 Mild reference to corporal punishment . Shame – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 The loss of Marie has caused Ben to lose his desire for life itself. He has withdrawn from his work, his friends, and most importantly his family. He has taken his anger out in town and now must face the consequences for his actions. Can Roy Coffee and his boys help Ben realize that life is still worth living? Skipping Stones – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Life is like skipping stones, Sometimes you sail freely through it, Sometimes you bump and recover and Sometimes you simply falter. This story highlights all the Cartwrights on their journey through life and how they influence each other. Taming of the Scrooge – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Ten Year old Adam Cartwright must face a tough challenge in Mrs. Viola Watkins; a widow woman who is simply a scrooge. Can a falling out between them actually bring them together? To Nurture – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 A young Hoss finds out that he has a talent for nursing animals back to health. In fact, he\u2019s been so successful at it that he thinks he can cure any and all creatures. This leads to trouble for the Cartwright brothers. Two Thousand Miles – by pbeaking <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: This story is centered around what it was like for 7 year old Adam out on the trail with his Pa. It covers the two thousand mile journey they made with others traveling west in search of their new life. It describes their heartaches and joys and feelings of apprehension as they pushed on day after day not truly knowing what lay ahead.
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