Jan 22, 2019 | A Day In My Life
“I’m not so sure about this.” I tightened my grip on the cell phone. There were dogs and cats of every size and age filling the high school gym. There were hundreds of them, okay not hundreds, but more than I anticipated at the Give an Animal a Home Before the...
Jan 21, 2019 | A Day In My Life
Hi. I’m Kelly Quinn and I am the new owner of a consignment shop in my hometown of Lucky Cove, New York. Never in a million years did I think my grandmother would leave me her shop. But she did. Granny had a saying, “things work out as they should.” I hope she’s...
Jan 19, 2019 | A Day In My Life
My name’s Ben Dougherty. I’m a cop. Detective in Penns River, Pennsylvania, about twenty miles up the river from Pittsburgh. Lived there my whole life except for the nine years I spent in the Army as an MP. Couple of tours in Iraq. Got caught up in a hell of a prison...
Jan 17, 2019 | A Day In My Life
Hi! *Waves while bouncing up and down in her chair* I’m Melanie, but everyone calls me Mel. Well, not everyone, my ex-boyfriend calls me Melly. But we’re not talking about him. Nope, not happening. Mel is just fine. What does a day in my life look like? I’m a bit of a...
Jan 11, 2019 | A Day In My Life
Early mornings are my favorite time of day. Before our children—Jolene, age 6 and Micah, age 4, awaken. Before my work duties demand my attention. I’m Lily Ross, the sheriff of Bronwyn County, here in the foothills of Appalachia in Ohio. A shocking job for a woman,...
Jan 9, 2019 | A Day In My Life
Occupation: Detective Inspector So, here it is then, the last week of my career in the police service. It’s hard to believe it’s come around this quickly. My wife Betty and I agree it’s the right thing for me and, in my heart, I know I’m ready to go. But. . .November...
