Jun 26, 2014 | A Day In My Life
The colonial charm of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia is always special. The stately, historic homes are lovely in every season, but when snow begins to fall, Christmas wreaths appear on doors, and candles light the windows at night, it’s almost magical. I rose to a...
Jun 25, 2014 | A Day In My Life
Today was a terrible day. It started out with the funeral of my neighbor, Daniel Korman, and went downhill from there. Days earlier we’d celebrated Daniel’s 85th birthday with a party at the mansion where I work. His death saddened me and left me with the odd sense...
Jun 24, 2014 | A Day In My Life
Copper kettles and a minnow tank hold the “gold” in the shop I share with my grandpa Gil, whom I’ve affectionately called Gilpa since I said my first words thirty-some years ago. Gilpa and I own Oosterlings’ Live Bait, Bobbers & Belgian Fudge & Beer on the...
Jun 23, 2014 | A Day In My Life
I am Max Avtaikin, but in certain circles, I am known as the Bear. From the certain country of Eastern Europe, but now American citizen. We think. I much appreciate American history, particularly your Civil War, and so choose to live in your Halo, Georgia. Georgia has...
Jun 22, 2014 | A Day In My Life
Occupation: LAPD Homicide Detective The walls of Interview Room 1 closed in on us, the gray soundproofing foam torn and gouged by the nails and fists of angry men. I shifted in my seat, then winced—my bra strap and leather holster were both biting into the fleshy part...