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...
Dec 20, 2011 | A Day In My Life
This morning, I woke up and peeked out from beneath a hangover. It had stayed the night, and now it was time for it to go. I gave the hangover two aspirins and a kiss goodbye. Normally, the first thing I do in the morning is brush my teeth and sharpen my tongue. But...
Dec 19, 2011 | A Day In My Life
One might assume the crime rate in Ohio’s Amish Country is non-existent. Ninety nine percent of the time, that assumption would be correct. Most calls that come in to the Painters Mill police department consist of small infractions, like loose livestock or the...
