Oct 7, 2026 | A Day In My Life
Teaching isn’t glamorous, but it has its moments. Like the time I derailed one of my summer college literature classes into a discussion of comparative traditions to avert the evil eye. The witches in the class offered to teach me spells to keep aggressive men...
Oct 5, 2026 | A Day In My Life
I had not intended to involve myself in a murder investigation. But I imagine few do, unless they are killers. Murders, like unsuitable engagements and unfortunate hats, are the sort of thing one generally hopes will happen to other people. I’m afraid this particular...
Oct 2, 2026 | A Day In My Life
People seem to think being a private investigator in Nashville is glamorous. My mornings suggest otherwise. I share my studio home and office above The Crooked Note on Music Row with three very opinionated companions. Moose, my grumpy Chow Chow, believes breakfast...
Oct 1, 2026 | A Day In My Life
My name is Lori Dalton. I’m 62, aggressively good pickleball player, and currently on husband number four, Scott. We’ve retired to the Door County Peninsula in Wisconsin. We live in the small community of Salmon Bay after inheriting my parents’ house. We’ve settled...
Sep 30, 2026 | A Day In My Life
The day I was asked to talk about a typical day in my life was the day all my plans for the upcoming Christmas season were subverted by my family. I am Frances Hazelton, the Countess of Harleigh. My family consists of my husband, George Hazelton, my daughter, Rose...
Sep 29, 2026 | A Day In My Life
I’ve always been an early riser. When I was younger, it was because I needed to let my dogs outside. Or I was on my way to a dog show. Now that I’m in my seventies, it’s because I don’t sleep much anymore. When the sun rises, so do I. That’s actually a benefit because...