After the cowboy festival, Marilyn comes home from the hospital. Franny continues to help by walking the dog, Precious, and they both smell something amiss.
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Pine Street Episode 23
Alison seeks caffeine to help plod through her thesis. It turns out Franny isn't the only one captivated by Leo's singing. Or is it Leo himself?
Pine Street Episode 22
Leo's singing at the cowboy festival: "his heart and soul are in his voice and fingers." But Franny walks the other way.
Pine Street Episode 21
Why are there so many tragic songs about cowboys, and their beautiful strong horses? Franny sheds her city-bred cynicism on a late winter day on Pine Street.
Pine Street Episode 20
While Leo enjoys some guy time, and Marilyn rests in the hospital, Franny remembers the joy of seeing the world through the eyes of a dog.
Pine Street Episode 19
"A college town has its share of bars and taverns." Leo stands at the tavern door, wondering whether to answer Franny's message.
Pine Street Episode 18
Kassandra the barista muses about her customers, including the grumpy ones, and hopes Marilyn enjoys her new friend.
Pine Street Episode 17
More from "around town" on Pine Street, introducing Kassandra, the barista.
Pine Street Episode 16
Part 3 - "About Town": Get to know Pine Street. I mean the street itself. Franny is your guide.
Pine Street Episode 15
On a day when thousands of women are walking together all over the country, on Pine Street Franny & Marilyn take their first steps toward friendship.
Elizabeth Fountain, Author 