Feb 21, 2017 | A Day In My Life
Jamie Winters mentioned that someone wanted to know about a day in her life, but since she’s really old, like in her thirties, she’s in bed asleep or something right now, so you’re getting me instead. Consider yourself lucky. Don’t tell her I said this, but if we were...
Feb 20, 2017 | A Day In My Life
When Dru Ann asked my daughter to tell you about her typical day, Cassie agreed without thinking ahead. My daughter’s like that—jump in with both feet and worry about the repercussions later. Cassie, if she had just thought a moment, would know she doesn’t have time...
Feb 18, 2017 | A Day In My Life
Watching the morning news, streaming on my computer, is what I do in the predawn. Accompanied by a hot mug of espresso reaching the point of syrup by all the sugar I add (plus a dash of salt), I check if anything interesting has happened. Recently, the worst thing...
Feb 17, 2017 | A Day In My Life
Abigail Mackenzie pushed back an errant curl of reddish-gold hair and reached across the lace cloth that covered the patio table. She lifted a corner of the bread from the bite-size tea sandwich, and grimaced. The bread had dried out, and the lettuce clinging to the...
Feb 16, 2017 | A Day In My Life
At any other time, a day in the life of Valentine Beaumont would be a pleasure to recount. I’d regale tales of what it’s like to be a beautician and own Beaumont’s. I’d even tell you about my weekly visits to Rueland Memorial Hospital in the heart of Massachusetts,...
Feb 15, 2017 | A Day In My Life
My name is Sierra Sullivan and I’m the cruise director on the Celebration, a 2200 passenger ship sailing the Caribbean. It’s a great job most of the time. Mingling with passengers, visiting tropical islands, giving dance lessons, and hosting bingo are all part of my...