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...
Jan 8, 2019 | A Day In My Life
Hi, friends! Thanks for stopping by. My name is Allie Cobb and I’m a literary agent. I grew up in the rustic southern Indiana community of Rushing Creek but traded in the small-town life to pursue my career in the publishing capital of the world, New York City. I’m an...
Jan 5, 2019 | A Day In My Life
Hey, I’m Rainy. Rainy Dale, owner and operator of Dale’s Horseshoeing here in Cowdry, on the west end of Butte County, Oregon. Yeah, I’m only twenty-three, but Guy’s the same age and he says that people like us who find our way into doing what we truly love are double...