What follows is the beginning of a series of journal entries by Judge Hardcastle after the death of his wife, Nancy. While written with sincere emotion and no small amount of empathy, this may not be a series for every "Hardcastle and McCormick" fan. If you like good writing and a showcase for depth of emotion on the part of the characters, please give this a try.

This is a tragic tale of grief and comfort by Nancy Baumgarten.

Mark and Milt bring a guest to visit with Mark's son.

Another in the line of traditional Christmas stories.

A vacation at a 'dude ranch' by Melinda Reynolds. Melinda, if you're out there, get in touch, okay?

Just a little drabble about Christmas wrapping (and not the song by the Waitresses).

For InitialLuv, who inspired me to try a drabble again. Go read her stories - they're really good!

Displaying the true spirit of Christmas. (Matt McCormick is L.M. Lewis' creation. Thanks, L.M. Now write something!)

Mark has finally passed the bar exam. But what comes next?

Hardcastle and McCormick prepare for Thanksgiving, without Sarah and with a little trouble.

An encore from possibly our all-time best writer, L.M. Lewis.

AIEU brings us another episode - and be sure to look for the sequel, "The Yin and Yang of Women".

Once again, L.M. Lewis dazzles us with an episode from virtual season 4.

Another episode, by AEIU, from virtual season 4.

Another episode from virtual season 4, written by Georgi.

Another of our virtual season 4 stories - this time by the incomparable L.M. Lewis!

Another virtual season 4 episode - this one by Mapu.

This is an episode of our virtual 4th season written by Samuela Bernetti.

A short scene in the den. As opposed to the patio.

Two TV characters from the last century meet and discuss . . . fanfic?

There are always miracles to be celebrated.

The innate desire to create, the need to relive precious memories, the determination to defeat the forces of chaos! Sometimes, you fail. But just once in a while, you don't.

Just a little story celebrating the holidays and the friendship between Hardcastle and McCormick. Enjoy!

It's the day after Christmas. So of course Hardcastle and McCormick engage in a little gambling.

As is traditional, here is a Christmas story. The opinions expressed herein are solely those of Hardcastle and McCormick and if you disagree with them . . . sorry about that!