Hi dialyn, :o) Thanks for dropping by and sharing that precious insight on developing settings. I am sure that that is how I should approach rewriting this first draft. It feels like the right tact to take. Before I do take on a rewrite, I will complete this short story, flesh out the entire plot, get my events sorted out, and arrive at a resolution to whatever conflicts might arise. And then I think I will do a critical review. :o) Cheers! M

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