Jun 3, 2021 | A Day In My Life
It’s Reggie da Costa here, senior crime reporter for Melbourne’s premier newspaper, The Argus. Just excuse me for a moment while I trim my moustache and smooth some Brilliantine through my thick black hair. (Pause.) That’s perfect. Why aren’t I serving in the...
May 31, 2021 | A Day In My Life
Tell the readers about your typical day. Okay. . . Which life? I’m Keri Isles. The only thing I can tell you for certain is I haven’t killed anyone. Not exactly the character reference I’d highlight on my resume. I’d love to tell you about a day in my former life....
May 27, 2021 | A Day In My Life
There’s an old joke that goes like this: “If April showers bring May flowers, what do Mayflowers bring?” Answer: Pilgrims Cute, right? Like all jokes, it’s the surprise twist that makes it funny. Only the joke was on me recently when April flowers brought an...
May 25, 2021 | A Day In My Life
A spoonful of fun and intrigue with Trinidad I never imagined I’d be opening an ice cream shop in the tiny town of Upper Sprocket, nestled in the “swiss alps of Oregon.” Come to think of it, I never imagined myself opening any kind of shop anywhere. How did I get...
May 20, 2021 | A Day In My Life
Where I’m from in Eastern North Carolina, the barbecue sauce runs sour and vinegary, complimenting the sweet fat of spiced, smoky pork.For the longest time, my life seemed sweet, too. I even married my college sweetheart, Allan Swinson, who also became my business...