Author's Notes
| THE STORY - I continue to amaze myself writing all these fan fiction stories. I know many of you have purchased my published book through me and I've gotten wonderful feedback. I am still working (slowly) on the sequel, be patient. I am hoping to get back to it soon. I also have another semi-autobiographical one that's been lurking for some time, a third book in my Eastbourne trilogy and a murder mystery all waiting to get put to page. I already have a title and scenario for number eight in this series 'Abiding Essence' and nine 'Essence - Forever and Always.' So there is hope for Colin and me. They may be a long time in coming, but I guarantee I'll get them to you as soon as is plausible. |
| THE MUSIC - Do you realize that I have now written seven of these stories and have never used the same song twice? I'm amazed at all the great music I find along the way. |
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The Color of Roses |
| THE NUMBERS |
| Two roses together to form a single stem represent a commitment. They represent the mutual feeling that the bond between the two of you is inseparable and nothing can come between you. |
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A dozen roses means "I love you" and denotes gratitude for your presence.
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| RED & WHITE - together signifies unity |
| YELLOW - Yellow roses signify strong feelings of pure joy, gladness, happiness and friendship. Friendship is the main meaning of the yellow rose but it also signifies familiar love and domestic happiness. Yellow roses also symbolize fun and freedom. The yellow rose is used to embrace a new beginning, apologize or express sympathy, and to say, "remember me" , "I am sorry', or "I care." Yellow roses are appropriate for marking the beginning of a new life together or for starting all over again. |
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BLUE - Blue roses stand
for fantasies, hoping for miracles, new opportunities and possibilities.
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| LAVENDER - Lavender roses symbolize caution and the need to proceed slowly and carefully. Lavender roses also indicate a need for discretion. |
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The Framed Poem
Scenes From a Story
Pictures of Places used in the story -
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Habitat Suites |
Stubb's BarBQ |
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| Austin |
Austin - Interior |
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| Hilary's Place | Palm Island | Villa Tamarind | ||
| Westlake Hills, Austin | The Grenadines | Palm Island | ||
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| Villa Tamarind | Living Room | Dining Area | ||
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| Kitchen | Master Bedroom | The Sunset Grill - Outdoor table | ||
| Villa Tamarind | Villa Tamarind | Palm Island | ||
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| Speakeasy - Austin, TX | The Plaza Hotel | The Plaza Hotel - NYC | ||
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| The Plaza Hotel - NYC | Palm Restaurant - Exterior | Palm Restaurant | ||
| Suite and 2nd bed | NYC | Interior | ||
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| Central Park NYC | The Gowns | The Driskill Hotel | ||
| With Snow | Diane - Hilary | Austin, TX | ||
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| The Driskill Grill | The Driskill Hotel | The Driskill Hotel | ||
| Austin, TX | Renaissance Bridal Suite | Suite Bathroom | ||
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Essence Remains |
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Enduring Essence |
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Essence Renewed |
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Essence Incognito |
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Restive Essence |
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Essence Sustained |
