http://crosscreektrial.com/2010/04/the-full-first-chapter/ A Devoted Nephew's Biased Study of Florida's Most Fascinating Lawsuit Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:36:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 http://crosscreektrial.com/2010/04/the-full-first-chapter/comment-page-1/#comment-164 Nancy Arico Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:36:40 +0000 http://crosscreektrial.com/?p=94#comment-164 Dear Billy, Last night was the last performance of "My Friend Zelma", by Dr. Michael Gannon, in which I played Mary Carn and Ida M. Tarrant; two witnesses in the Cason/Baskin trial. I have been exposed to an incredible amount of information concerning this era in the life of Florida, and am grateful to add this chapter's stories to my mind's library. Because you piqued my thoughts in defense of Marjorie, I am most glad to have added some depth and width to my former take on the events and the people surrounding the trial. I loved the Cross Creek novel, and allowed it to define Marjorie and Zelma. Dr. Gannon and Mr. Baskin's written interpretation of the trial served to support that definition. How foolish of me! I have no less love for these events and people; only a stimulated desire to further read, research, and learn about who they were and how they lived. Kate Walton was certainly a pioneer. Brave, disciplined and with such foresight. My admiration of her has only been deepened by your account of her life. Write on, Pilgrim! Dear Billy,
Last night was the last performance of “My Friend Zelma”, by Dr. Michael Gannon, in which I played Mary Carn and Ida M. Tarrant; two witnesses in the Cason/Baskin trial.
I have been exposed to an incredible amount of information concerning this era in the life of Florida, and am grateful to add this chapter’s stories to my mind’s library.
Because you piqued my thoughts in defense of Marjorie, I am most glad to have added some depth and width to my former take on the events and the people surrounding the trial.
I loved the Cross Creek novel, and allowed it to define Marjorie and Zelma. Dr. Gannon and Mr. Baskin’s written interpretation of the trial served to support that definition. How foolish of me! I have no less love for these events and people; only a stimulated desire to further read, research, and learn about who they were and how they lived.
Kate Walton was certainly a pioneer. Brave, disciplined and with such foresight. My admiration of her has only been deepened by your account of her life.
Write on, Pilgrim!

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