Feb 6, 2016 | A Day In My Life
From The Desk Of Trixie Matkowski, Owner Hello Everyone! I’d like to tell you about my recent visit with my friend, Dru Ann. She asked me about my day as we sat in a booth in the back of my diner. It was the middle of January, and I was having a great day in spite of...
Feb 5, 2016 | A Day In My Life
‘Morning. Dan Carlyle, here, sheriff of Cloverdale. That’s in upstate New York. For a small town, we’ve had a rash of murders, lately. More than our share, I’d say, and it seemed to pick up around the time Piper Lamb opened up her pickling shop here. Not that I’m...
Feb 4, 2016 | A Day In My Life
Occupation: Cheese Monger at Fromagerie Bessette I love cheese. Especially cheddar cheese. There are so many varieties. From mild to sharp, smooth to gritty. Did you know that most cheddars start out white or pale yellow? Did you know Cheddar originated in the village...
Feb 3, 2016 | A Day In My Life
Hi! I’m so glad Dru Ann told you to look me up when you came to San Francisco. I have the whole Saturday off – no special events at the Devor Museum, donor dinners, or proposals to write asking museum supporters for mega donations. I hope you wore trainers and dressed...
Feb 2, 2016 | A Day In My Life
This is a disaster. And I’m not talking about a disaster like the time Maynard—my boss in Las Vegas—lost control of the doves during his magic routine and one of them pooped on a lady’s hair from the rafters, either. I’m talking about a real disaster. If I can’t turn...
Feb 1, 2016 | A Day In My Life
Occupation: Rector of Grace Church, Seattle As a book lover, I tend to give titles to significant events. For instance, the Sunday I forgot my sermon text and had to improvise on the theme of the Holy Trinity, is titled The Naked and the Dead. You’ll understand in a...
