IT'S ABOUT FAMILY: A WESTERN SAGA An AU set in Wyoming territory 1873 where war-weary veteran James Ellison has settled. His life changes drastically when he must take on the responsibility of raising an orphaned boy, Blair Sandburg.
. . .Where We Are To BeHow it all began
. . .What Child Is This?
A Christmas story.
. . .A Drift
Sometimes the best intentions lead to me worst results. A new father learns a lesson.
. . . Barefoot Boy
The Stones said it best, "You can't always get what you want, but if you take some time, you just might find, you get what you need."
. . . Rude Awakening
Jim comes to his senses. . .
. . .Points of View
Just a lazy Sunday afternoon. . .
. . .Brother Against Brother
Blair meets his Uncle Steven.
. . .Keepsake
Blair remembers a turning point in his life.
. . .Animal Crackers
. . .Dragons
. . .Blair tells his guardian a story from the heart.
. . .Heart WhispersBlair gets to meet a famous man and makes an astounding discovery.
. . .Mud Pies
A very sentimental PWP.
. . .If It Doesn't Snow In Heaven, How Do they Make Snow Angels?
A Christmas gift
. . .When the Bough Breaks
The boys have to deal with bullies.
. . .Better To Give
It's Christmastime again. 
. . .A picture of the Ellison ranch.
. . .So, what does Blair look like as a boy? Isabel Tan has drawn a beautiful rendering of one possibility. IMHO, a pretty acurate one. I'm happy to share it with you. Thank you so much, Isabel, for this wonderful gift.
. . .Isabel has struck again. This time it's Blair and Justin.
. . .Timeline for Western Saga
AN OFFSHOOT OF "IT'S ABOUT FAMILY": A WESTERN SAGA Klair and BCW are proud to present: "Our Western", Introducing two new neightbors of the Ellisons: Patrick Choate, cattle rancher, and his young ward, Justin Evers.
. . .All In the Name of Love
. . .Eggs Is Eggs
Justin is introduced to the traditions of Easter.
. . .The Cake
Justin is excited about his part in Paddy's birthday celebration.
. . .Lariats
After lessons in lasso-ing, two little boys, rope and a moo cow. Nuff said?
. . .Peaches
Lazy summer afternoon, chores are done and the boys have a few hours of freedom. What to do? What to do?
. . .Cookies
Two young master chefs creating culinary delights in a frontier kitchen. . .not!
. . .Fireworks
Fourth of July celebrations turn into an 'adventure' for our quartet.
. . .The Eyes of a Child
A four-part mini-saga dealing primarily with Paddy and Justin.
Beforewarned, BCW and I went down the angst trail on these.
. . .Reminders
Two children having fun inadvertently forget a promise that triggers explosive behavior in Patrick Choate.
. . .In Your DreamsLittle Justin has a bad dream.
. . .A Child BelongsPaddy has a resolution in his questions about family.
. . .To Those Who Love Them
The conclusion. Paddy has to conquer his demons (real and imagined).
. . .I'll Raise You ThreeThe boys try their hand at a male bonding ritual.
. . .Li'l Indians
Jim is enlisted as temporary guardian while Paddy goes on a cattle drive.
. . .Cempasúchil
. . . An America/Mexican "Halloween" celebration.
. . .New Kid In Town
The inhabitants of Cascade welcome three new residents.
. . .Snow Angels
Jim and Blair share Christmas with their extended family.
. . .Choices of the Heart
Blair, Justin and Richie have adventures in an abandoned mine.
. . .Just Resting My Eyes
A little older Blair this story.
. . .Dog Day
Nemo leads Blair on a merry chase.
. . .Where the Heart Is
A threat to Blair comes from the past.

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