Dec 8, 2023 | A Day In My Life
A day in my life? I’m a cop. A day in my life usually means it’s the last day of someone else’s. I’m Detective Harriet Foster. I work homicide for the Chicago Police Department. My partner Det. Vera Li and I were called out early this morning to a parking garage a...
Dec 7, 2023 | A Day In My Life
My name is Pentunia Yoder, and I’m the youngest old maid in all of Blueberry County. Ask anyone. I’m mouthy, opinionated, and I stick my nose where it doesn’t belong. That’s what’s keeping me single, I’ve been told. I’m completely and hopelessly unmarriageable. But...
Dec 6, 2023 | A Day In My Life
Judith: My husband snores and steals the blankets and God help us if he eats cabbage, but he’s very kind. He brings me a cup of tea in bed every day and how many women can say that? Keith (whispering): I love my wife. She’s a splendid woman. But she’s not one to keep...
Dec 5, 2023 | A Day In My Life
I love kids. That’s one reason why I became a teacher. There’s nothing better than watching students learn. You can almost see the lightbulb turn on when all the pieces fall into place and they get it. What I don’t love are overcrowded classrooms, curriculums that...
Dec 4, 2023 | A Day In My Life
Speech, first chapter printed out, stashed in purse. Check. Raincoat to wear over blazer. Flats to walk across campus. Check. Suitcase stowed in trunk of Volvo. Travel mug, phone, charger in console. Yep. E-ZPass thingy repositioned. Headlights on. Morning radio jocks...
Dec 1, 2023 | A Day In My Life
One crucial second after my son’s big fluffy tuxedo cat Cookie jumped onto my back as I pulled into child’s pose, my phone twinked. Cookie startled and dug in his claws, then jumped off and ran into the kitchen. I knew I’d pay for that later. Probably in turkey....
