May 31, 2024 | A Day In My Life
I am often accused of being nosy. Especially by my uncle, travel writer Alexander Carlyle. I first accompanied Alex to Provence because of his health. He’s no spring chicken, but, truthfully, he looks out for me as much as I look out for him. We traveled to Ireland...
May 30, 2024 | A Day In My Life
A day in my life was disrupted by three things—my elderly neighbor, a voice in my head and a cat. Who knew they would throw me into a wild ride involving an investigation into what really happened to Ramona, a woman I tutored for her GED? Let’s start with my neighbor....
May 24, 2024 | A Day In My Life
“What would you like to drink?” Rolando asked as he handed bags of pretzels to each passenger. He noted their orders. A ginger ale for the window seat, a coffee for the poor squished sucker in the middle, and soda water for the person in the aisle seat, who he wished...
May 23, 2024 | A Day In My Life
Hello. My name is “K.” You may call me “Mr. K.” At some point, I expect I shall be Sir K. The “K” is short for “kitty” (but we don’t dwell on that). I prefer to be known by one initial–like C, at MI-5 or Q, at MI-6. Yes, I’m...
May 22, 2024 | A Day In My Life
When you’re voted Most Predictable by your high school class, any life changes are sure to draw comment. This includes commentary which might seem complimentary but actually underscores that you’re usually so predictably dull. You got choppy bangs? You ordered...
May 21, 2024 | A Day In My Life
Waking up alone isn’t easy when you’re used to having someone there. There was a time when I, Ashley Cordelia Branson—Ash to everyone but my mother—had my entire life planned out. I worked at the family business, Branson Designs. I was going to get married to my then...
