Another sad chapter. The funeral and wake were bittersweet at times. Every one grieves differently, but I have trouble getting a real handle on John. Why wouldn't he have called his very best friend Ethan as soon as it happened... or even before he visited Linda and Richard... or the gallery? It was kind of jarring, but it's a difficult time to sort through all that comes with death. Thanks for this, buddy. Cheers!
I reckon pondering works mighty fine, Ron. As far as 'shut the front door', I believe it means the same as 'Shut up!' as in 'really?'!
As far as "Bearpaw", doors do hold some significance, but you'll have to read to see what that means.
If you do read the series, I suggest you start with "Sidewinder", then "Larkspur: A Sidewinder Tale", and then "Bearpaw". Or, you can certainly read "Bearpaw" on its own.
Yeah, "Bearpaw" does stand on its own, but you are right. Reading "Sidewinder" and then "Larkspur" before this third one does add insights. Thank you, friend!
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What a nice surprise! Thank you, @Cia, for highlighting "Bearpaw". I lived Jubal's story as I wrote it, immersed in the Old west and its challenges, and it has remained with me every day since. I'm biased of course, but I believe it is a good one, and I thank all those who went on the ride with me. We had great fun.