Feb 16, 2018 | A Day In My Life
When I wake up in the morning, the dog is still there, clawing at the front door. Amore the cat glares at me, as if to say, “How could you have brought that loathsome creature home?” Before I explain, here’s a little background. My name is Kathryn Stinson. I’m a...
Feb 15, 2018 | A Day In My Life
My first Christmas in the retail world was a blur of shoppers and twinkling lights, with a repetitive festive soundtrack that played all day in my ears and all night in my head. It was a welcome whirl. My boutique, All Things, was having an excellent holiday season...
Feb 13, 2018 | A Day In My Life
My alarm went off. I sat up and had a moment of complete disorientation. Where the heck was I? Nothing seemed right. The window was on the wrong side of the room. The bed was too darned small. Who still had a poster of the cat hanging on a tree branch on their walls?...
Feb 12, 2018 | A Day In My Life
Meow! My name is Toby McCall, otherwise known as the Wanderer. I got that nickname because of my penchant for getting out of my cage in the shelter and, well, . . .wandering! I canvassed the entire town of Deer Park, North Carolina, searching for my perfect human, and...
Feb 10, 2018 | A Day In My Life
Occupation: Cold Case Detective “Why’re you so bright eyed this morning?” I asked my partner as I dumped my tote bag on my desk in the cold case homicide office and struggled out of my winter coat. Shane Reese leaned his athletic frame against the wall near the metal...
Feb 8, 2018 | A Day In My Life
I worked hard to create this new identity in Las Vegas. My life’s on cruise control, destination nowhere. I got clients enough to pay bills, a cat, and a stash of good Scotch. I start my day over at the Coffee Girl. It’s across the street from my townhouse and...
