Jun 15, 2020 | A Day In My Life
Hey there. I’m Leta Petkas Parker, and you can probably tell from my name that I’m Greek. Greek families love food and cooking—and eating, though I try to keep the eating part under control. At only 5’2”, I’d be a little butterball if I indulged as much I’d like to....
Jun 13, 2020 | A Day In My Life
“You want me to pay you $35,000 each to improve the twins’ S.A.T. scores?” Brian Hallinan asked, skepticism coating his voice. Kip Lassiter shook his head. “You pay me to take their tests, and I promise to get any score you want.” He flashed a smile. For a 20-year-old...
Jun 12, 2020 | A Day In My Life
Hi! I’m Kelly Jackson, the new manager of Redwood Cove Bed and Breakfast. I had quite a day today, and I’d like to tell you about it. The day started out quietly enough. I walked out of the inn and headed for the parking lot. I paused for a moment as I began to open...
Jun 11, 2020 | A Day In My Life
“Here’s what I know.” Tuesday morning, bright and early, my boss called. I accidentally took his call because for one, my eyes were glued to computer screens, and for another, I was sure it was Fantasy. I found out too late it was No Hair. “You stole a Mercedes off...
Jun 8, 2020 | A Day In My Life
They call me The Wanderer. Someone in the media gave me that name. A TV woman from New York City named Clare Carlson. But more about her later. The media always likes to give nicknames to serial killers. And yes, that’s what I am. A serial killer. Not just any serial...
Jun 6, 2020 | A Day In My Life
My day starts with a dead guy in the kitchen, and it usually goes downhill from there. If I sound crazy . . . well, I’ll let you decide. You see, in my former life I was a Marine serving in Mortuary Affairs in Iraq. It was our duty—and our honor—to process the bodies...