A Day in the Life of Carmela Bertrand by Laura Childs

Holidays in the French Quarter of New Orleans mean cathedral concerts, fancy reveillon dinners, and the traditional Winter Market. Which probably sounds idyllic, right? But here’s the thing – my very best friend, Ava, and I were strolling through the Winter Market the...

A Day in the Life of Mary Lowe by Sofie Kelly

My mornings all start the same way—with a good breakfast. Yes, I know some scientists have been saying that old adage, Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, has no basis in scientific fact. Well, all I can tell you is that my mother ate a hearty breakfast...

A Day in the Life of Jake Lambert by Joyce Tremel

Hello everyone. I’m not really sure what I’m supposed to say here. Usually my boss and girlfriend, Max takes care of these things. She thought that maybe I’d like to take a turn. Not that I’m complaining. I’m happy to help out. Max’s full name is Maxine O’Hara (she...

A Day in the Life of Jared McKean by Jaden Terrell

The day began, as they always do, with a scoop of grain for Crockett and a bucket of premium horse pellets for Tex. It was a blend of a high-end competition feed, a senior mix, vitamins, and a joint supplement, wet down just enough for his old teeth but not so much...

Halloween and Other Horrors with Liv McKay by Vickie Fee

October is shaping up to be scary busy for my party planning business, Liv 4 Fun, with a riverboat gambler-theme engagement party for seventy-five people and a city-wide, multi-venue spooky Halloween fundraiser for charity to cap off the month. I had hopes the annual...