Oct 13, 2017 | A Day In My Life
All I wanted was a week away. A breather from my misogynistic boss, Ralph Petty. I work as curator at a huge outdoor museum called Old World Wisconsin, and although I love it, Petty can make life difficult. So I was pleased to learn that I was being “loaned” to...
Oct 12, 2017 | A Day In My Life
When you grow up on a Christmas tree farm called Reindeer Games, in a town called Mistletoe, Maine, you learn three things. One: Holiday spirit is what you make of it. Two: It’s always a good time for snickerdoodles. Three: Family is everything. And in Mistletoe,...
Oct 11, 2017 | A Day In My Life
Night falls, and the bonfires on the levees north of New Orleans start to catch fire. One by one, flames lick through the thirty-foot high structures. Onlookers cheer as bonfires covered with strands of firecrackers crackle and explode. I don’t cheer. I’m too busy...
Oct 10, 2017 | A Day In My Life
Yesterday was the worst day of my life! The most awful thing happened as I hosted my very first program as Clover Ridge Library’s new Head of Programs and Events. My boss Sally, the library’s director, wanted to cancel the program, but I urged her to keep it as...
Oct 9, 2017 | A Day In My Life
Being a waitress is a draining job, both physically and mentally. Customers are often rude and it can be difficult to keep that smile plastered on your face all day. On the bright side, I fancy myself an actress so that part isn’t usually a problem. Finding dead...
Oct 7, 2017 | A Day In My Life
My name is Remy Stanton, and the first thing you need to know is that I shouldn’t be here. That’s all I can think as I stand here among several of the most powerful people in the world, as the man to my left gets ready to announce that he’s running for President. Ever...
