This is a story of reality, a western tale of real life. The characters live a realistic life. This story could be true as far as what happens, but it is a f iction western. This is a story that many who read it, would love to have lived it. A simple but true to life story about people who live the good life, in a good town. There is pain and heartache, with some disappointment, but also many good times and good things for them to be thankful for.