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I go into all of your stories braced for the unexpected, so it’s just a matter riding out (or with) your doozies. I did change from rollercoasters to cars because I get motion sickness and at least my emesis wouldn’t be projectile should my nausea advance, lol. TMI, I know, sorry.(ish)

"So shouldn't you"? Typo, or hint? Wait, you don't give those, lol.

AND….TROY asked to stay in touch. Whether he liked it or not, Miles was going to leave Troy alone, it’s the penance he feels he owes him.

So the truth is out. May Lynn have found the peace she sought by escaping hell; I think she had at least one child whom she name Miles or the feminine version if she was a girl (Mila? Miley? Melissa?) May the sibling’s sperm donor now be to someone in jail what he forced his daughter to be to him. Look, love is not always enough to keep a relationship, but when the love is strong enough, and deep enough, it can forgive a multitude of sins. I wonder how Owen has been during this time, knowing Troy has been keeping in touch with Miles….or does he? Wyoming should be his last stop and he should bring Robbie for a true family reunion. I wonder how Erik is doing….he’s had Parkinson’s for over 10 years, and even with the best of medical intervention, it’s a progressive disease; in my experience with it, an opportunistic disease, age could be an enemy. You know why you feel nervous, Miles, change is coming again.

Such a beautiful way to phrase this story.

“My ma always told us it’s not the place,” Runyan continued, “but the company what mattered, and sharing the Lord’s bounty with family in good times and bad… and we surely had both of those.” Runyan’s Mama’s words could surely apply to this new family unit, as well; each were grateful for the opportunity to be with the one they loved and were willing to work hard on far less than they’ve been presented with, now their hard work will be to maintain and expand upon their bounty….and what a bounty it is. Willy James’ gentle assertion for his and Runyan’s own place showed some of the spine previously hinted at via his interaction with August, his disclosure of such to Fletcher in a matchmaking mind, as well as his determination to venture into the unknown for the chance to live and love freely, even though he is a townie, lol. As protective of Willy James as Runyan is, W. J.’s stand was a nice reminder of the nuances of strength between these two. It was fitting that the exploration of the upstairs be done with August and Fletcher alone, considering it was the first time August was stepping foot into the room his mother grew up in-the place she spent the most time outside of her time with her husband and children….it is a reverential move to leave her room her room, unless it’s to provide a bed for visiting family members and books/bookkeeping, something she would appreciate. “They’re fools, love, but they can’t see it yet. Time has a way of bringing light to the darkest of places. We must forgive our parents their sins, and hope they give us the same grace one day, leastwise in their hearts.” Willy James left parents united in hating his lifestyle but differing in the intensity of disgust-I daresay W. J.’s mom really believed he had an affliction he needed to be “cured” of, while his father viewed him as tainted offspring to be put down; Runyan left parents who still love him, but know it’s safer to let him go. “Love… it be a hard thing to kill. Expect I’ll write them one day.” I hope the day he does, his father will have learned his lesson and keep the info to himself. “It’s been a day for sure, and it breaks my heart to hear how some of our families have treated us… or what they’d do if’n they knew we weren’t who they want us to be. We deserve better, all of us being good, decent men.” And they now have it: camaraderie, unconditional familial love, and an amazing start to a new life….as long as they are mindful. What will the 200 additional acres be like? Where will they all hunker down this evening? What’s for supper? Find out in the next installment of “Roping the Moon” 🌕📿 🍻

Fuck Luna. However else this ends up, Peter is better off without her. To all of them could be said: “be careful what you wish for”….

My condolences on your loss. May the wings no longer by your side gently shelter your heart as you grieve.

My sympathies on your season of grief.

My deepest condolences on your loss.

If I’m reading this correctly, Robbie (or you?) was inspired by a new release that he was hoping would fit Mark more and adjusted the lyrics accordingly. The YouTube wouldn’t open here (apparently it’s not available in the U. S.) but I liked the lyrics: J'veux avoir le rêve comme employeur [I want dreams to be my employer] Un contrat indéterminé [An open-ended contract] I found these lines dreamily evocative. At times it seemed like a dialogue between two people but the feeling for independence and doing things their way is clear. Thank you for sharing. Merci.

I don't know why in the last chapter I thought of Robbie and Erik together.

There’s more than one way to as Ralph Kramden said “core a apple”, lol. I’d have tried via other sources, like friends or family. If Owen was crotch watching on the vlogs he has no doubt unfollowed now, maybe an outline might have looked familiar? 🤔 🤷‍♀️

Ummm, I would have asked to see pics of the ex, lol. Life is so twisty and turny and to quote Forrest Gump’s Mama, ‘like a box of chocolates….you never know what you’re gonna get’; forewarned is forearmed. I think I’d need to know if my new beau mentioned the impact this person had on them.

Time. ➡️💨

Will read after five minutes in the Korner….

Good question.

Perfectly said, as usual. LOL.

“Yep, there’s lots to explore with you.” There is lots to explore between these two young men who love each other and are at the start of their lives together: the full topography of their land and their bodies. "Lord above, how did he deserve such good fortune? Brewster Falkner was a man what did things right the first time, and he had no doubt it was him what built that quality house perched on the hill with a view in every direction." Brewster Falkner was a man of quality, born and bred, and that defies the amount of zeros in one’s bank account. Though denied his inheritance, Albert Cooley was also born into financial comfort, yet the quality he shows is like putting lipstick on a pig. Brewster’s native quality is reflected in how he lived, as quality lasts. I am partial to Boone, Coy and the Eden that you made Larkspur out to be....to watch those intrepid young lovers go forth to make their lives and fortune on land they were breaking in together was part of the appeal to their journey....there is something to be said, however, for being the recipient of a well tended bequest, LOL!! Because of what was started by his grandfather and maintained by his grandmother, August, his husband, and their friends, are well and truly sitting in the clover. ☺️ How sad it is that August accurately reflected that his father would likely have forbidden him from claiming what was left for him if he knew he would be in a prosperous state....seems all Albert Cooley was good for was depositing sperm, as he is no true father, at all. "Didn’t see no snakes or holes, but I did see a whole bunch of potato plants on the other side of the fence at the north end.” Is there such a thing as wild potatoes? I was surprised that Fletcher found 'a whole bunch'; they seem very hardy, which speaks to how bad things must have gotten during the famine. “Named him Jackson at his birth, but Jack is easier. He’s named for the place my ma was born, back when she was owned.” Though you typically deliberately leave out location and timeframes in your historical Westerns, this comment gives me reason to believe it is post civil war (though slaves were freed during slavery times for different reasons). Runyan and Willy James have declared themselves a permanent part of Barnswallow (after being assured they are welcome), and both couples are already planning other endeavors to add on to their riches, like horse breeding....that Jack will be "doing all the work" is not something I think Jack will mind at all, lol!! Though no doubt filled with hard work, it will be pleasurable to watch this quartet settle into their new normal, now that everyone is present and accounted for; they are still discovering just how much they have versus how much they can still do....there are so many possibilities. Is it springtime yet? (joking) How are things faring for the new Mrs. Cooley? When will the Crawleys come to visit? Find out in the next installment of "Roping the Moon" 📿🌕 🍻

I agree with you, the fact Troy has never mentioned Miles once in all the years he and Owen have been together, speaks to the hold Miles still has on him….or has he @kbois? I know Troy treated the painting inspired by Miles as radioactive and he was uncharacteristically snappish at Owen for even mentioning it being displayed in their new home-might Owen know there was someone once, but not the name or the details? Honestly, when Owen mentioned the name of the vlog, I’m surprised Troy’s spidey senses didn’t tingle….there are certain names that get a jolt out of me, even if it’s not in direct reference to the person that created the jolt.

A lot of people are married to runner up’s….sometimes first place in one’s heart may mean the only one who can wound you in the way you don’t recover from; Miles almost destroyed Troy once, will he open himself up to the possibility of that kind of pain again? Troy’s guaranteed love and safety with Owen. Personally, I’m rooting for the two of them to reconcile….properly, of course. 🤞 🙏

Thank you @Bft!!!! 🙏 🎁

Thank you @chris191070!!!! 🙏 🎁

Thank you, Superwoman!! I mean @kbois!! 😉☺️ 🙏🎁

Thank you, @Howzat!! 🙏🎁