Sep 9, 2019 | A Day In My Life
I knew we were in trouble as soon as the plane landed in Norway. At best, this was destined to be an emotionally challenging trip. When my mother died suddenly a few weeks ago, I discovered some antiques hidden in her closet: a doll wearing Norwegian bridal attire, a...
Sep 7, 2019 | A Day In My Life
Hmm! Which life should I tell you about? The one where I was Lexie Greene for nearly 30 years or my current one where I’m Alexandra Ravenscraft? As Lexie, I lived in Chicago and worked in a chichi boutique on the Magnificent Mile where I sold overpriced clothes to...
Sep 6, 2019 | A Day In My Life
The dead are serene, joyful characters. That’s been my experience, anyway. Since my best friend, Colleen, came back into my life—thirteen years after her funeral, mind you—the import of this has gradually permeated my brain, giving me a deep-seated sense of peace I...
Sep 3, 2019 | A Day In My Life
Sluuurup, sluuuuurp, sluuuuuurp. Oh, excuse me. My bad. I didn’t mean to eat right in front of you like this. And make all sorts of noise, too. It’s hot today on Kaua‘i. Our shave ice place is in Waimea, on the south side of the island. I know that they call us the...
Aug 31, 2019 | A Day In My Life
Hi! I’m Lane Sanders, aide to the 1930s mayor of New York City, Mayor Fiorello La Guardia. My life is busy trying to keep up with my boss. Despite the fact that he’s five-foot-two, his personality is bigger than life and I have to run at top speed in my red Mary-Janes...
Aug 28, 2019 | A Day In My Life
I usually manage a café at an athletic club and cater small dinner parties, but there was nothing usual about Spooktacular Saturday, when I catered the grand opening of Bayport’s new bookshop. I made Halloween treats—Crypt Suzettes and Mummy Hand Pies—and served them...
