Jun 18, 2020 | A Day In My Life
Hi! I’m Mallory Hemingway. Yes, that Hemingway—distant cousin twice removed or something like that. Trust me, no one in Ernest Hemingway’s family would know who I am, but it’s my only claim to fame. Well that and I happen to stumble upon dead bodies more than the...
Jun 16, 2020 | A Day In My Life
7:00 am: Alarm. Contemplate the snooze button, resist. Wonder why it seemed like a good idea to leave a regular five-day-a-week job for one where I have to get up at seven on a Sunday. 7:25 am: Stumble from the shower into the kitchen (distance, about ten feet; my...
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...
