Nov 4, 2013 | A Day In My Life
I downed my glass of wine and glared at the article on my iPad again. There it was, in black and white, but I still could hardly believe it. My own cousin Janet, who had always been more like a sister to me, was throwing me under the bus. She wanted to leave our cable...
Nov 2, 2013 | A Day In My Life
Hi I’m Mae, well really I’m Maeve, but my sister couldn’t say my name when she was little and it got shortened to Mae. Here’s the crazy part, my last name is December! So I’m Mae December. I love my parents, truly I do, but I hate my name. My day usually starts with...
Nov 1, 2013 | A Day In My Life
Job Occupation: Forensic Handwriting expert “Someone left a nasty note on the bathroom wall and we need to know which employee wrote it.” “We’ve got a bomb threat and three suspects. Can you take a look at the note?” “We’re hiring a new property manager. I’m sending...
Oct 31, 2013 | A Day In My Life
He smashed in the doorbell with a feathered wing. The door opened. “Yes?” Kat sounded upset. “You must have the wrong place.” Chicken Boy sang, “Happy graduation to you. Happy grad-u-a-tion—” I finished the song I’d composed. “—to the girl who’s about to finish near...
Oct 30, 2013 | A Day In My Life
The perfect job? I’ve got it. I’m a traveling air conditioner salesman. What’s so special about that? My sales territory spans the Caribbean. Ah, I thought that might catch your attention. That’s right. I get paid to travel from island to island, using my sizeable...
Oct 28, 2013 | A Day In My Life
I really hadn’t planned on making 302 Grace Street, my friend Camden’s boarding house, my home, but the longer I stay the longer it feels as if I belong here. Those of you who remember me know that I’m a private investigator still trying to come to terms with the...
