Jun 17, 2014 | A Day In My Life
She was the worst mother in the whole world. “My whole life is changing, and how did this child get cereal in his ear?” Nora Tierney cradled her mobile phone against her ear as she spoke to her Oxford friend, Val Rogan. She held her infant son close to her chest to...
Jun 16, 2014 | A Day In My Life
Thank you so much for having us today. I’m Edna Zimmerman and this is my sister, Ida. We’re two retired school teachers who live in Celebration Bay and rent our carriage house to Liv Montgomery, our town’s new event coordinator.” “Yes, it’s so lovely to be here. We’re...
Jun 14, 2014 | A Day In My Life
Good morning! I’m Stormi Nelson, best-selling romance author and a bit of a recluse. But, people tend to disrupt my orderly life. Especially since most of my neighbors have preconceived ideas about romance writers and tend to snicker behind their hands. I’d like to...
Jun 13, 2014 | A Day In My Life
Work from sun up to sun down. That is the Amish way. That is what every day is like for my family but not today. My husband is the owner of Miller’s Amish Bakery on Sugartree Street in Rolling Brook, a small town in Holmes County, Ohio. It is a popular bakery, and...
Jun 11, 2014 | A Day In My Life
I’m so excited! You see, I own the Seven-Year Stitch, an embroidery shop, here in Tallulah Falls. We have a nice little museum here in town. It has some terrific exhibits, but normally, it’s not a big deal. {Claps hands over her mouth.} Did I really just say that out...
Jun 10, 2014 | A Day In My Life
Occupation: Crime Reporter “The kid died.” I’m racing past my editor when he hollers this after me. I backtrack to his desk. “What’s the plan?” “A1,” he says and turns back to his green screen. Front page. Last night a bunch of U.C. Berkeley students had a party...