Jan 5, 2012 | A Day In My Life
It turns out my days aren’t much like I thought they’d be. Originally, the plan was to become an attorney, marry my high school sweetheart, and live some place with lots of people and tall buildings. Instead, I dropped out of law school, moved back to my small...
Jan 4, 2012 | A Day In My Life
What I, Hayley Snow, thought I was headed for when I moved to Key West, and what I got, are two different stories. Sometimes that happens when you’re a little lost on life’s journey and start hoping maybe an amazing new guy can solve the problem. Anyway, since that...
Jan 3, 2012 | A Day In My Life
It’s only been a few weeks since I moved from Ohio to the Enchanted Village, a themed tourist destination, in Salem, Massachusetts, so it’s still strange to wake up in an unfamiliar room, unfamiliar bed, unfamiliar house. I’m adjusting more rapidly than my sister...
Dec 23, 2011 | A Day In My Life
I started my day with a big lug in my bed and fully intend to end it with a hot, steamy shower. It’s not as romantic as it sounds. My name is Maggy Thorsen, and I’m co-owner of Uncommon Grounds, a coffeehouse in the upscale community of Brookhills,...
Dec 22, 2011 | A Day In My Life
A blade of mid-morning light cutting through the velvet draperies finally rouses me from sleep. Normally, I am not an indolent soul, but rise quite early, and after a simple breakfast of hot chocolate and toast, get to work on my various projects. But dancing until...
Dec 21, 2011 | A Day In My Life
A typical Tuesday in November for Theresa MacLean, forensic scientist: I trudge from the subway station to the medical examiner’s office. The trace evidence department is still dark; Leo has not yet arrived so I take care of the most important thing, which is to get...