May 22, 2025 | A Day In My Life
Occupation: Supreme Feline Ruler of Thistlethorne Lodge The humans who reside in my English castle, Thistlethorne Lodge, claim I am a cat. This is an insult. I am Mr. Boots—supreme ruler, rodent ranger, and, most importantly, the only truly competent detective in this...
May 21, 2025 | A Day In My Life
I’m Holly Schlivnik, President of Mermaid Swimwear. Think your life is complicated? I’ve gone from no men in my life to two; a widower in the rag biz and an LAPD Captain. I was on my houseboat getting ready to spend Christmas Eve with the cop when two spinning whirls...
May 20, 2025 | A Day In My Life
Aloha mai kākou! My name is Makalani Pahukula, born and raised on Kaua‘i, on my way home on a short vacation from my work as an Oregon law enforcement ranger. My grandmother is turning eighty-five, and we’re celebrating her birthday with a huge lū‘au celebration at...
May 19, 2025 | A Day In My Life
Have you ever tried binding a quilt while unraveling a centuries-old conspiracy—with a chihuahua by your side? Welcome to my life. I’m Alex Bailey—retired lawyer, accidental sleuth, devoted quilter, and, depending on the day, keeper of secrets, stray souls, and one...
May 16, 2025 | A Day In My Life
Occupation: Owner of the Snowy Plover Inn “So how is it?” Maxine read the message from Jane Sullivan, a fellow teacher from the English Department at Royal High School. If Jane, or anyone else, had asked this only a few months earlier, Max’s answer would have been...
May 15, 2025 | A Day In My Life
Hello and thanks for coming in! If you’d like to have a seat in the booth, today’s specials are eggs over easy, a tall stack of pancakes (because who needs short?), and bacon so crisp it stands up by itself! I’m Jax Tapman and I’ll be your waitress this morning. Yeah,...
