Feb 6, 2023 | A Day In My Life
Hi, there. My name is Emily Lickenson, a name I’ve had to both explain and ward off laughter through the years. It was the result of an unfortunate typo, if typos were what they called them out there on Ellis Island. My great-great-grandfather, Herman Dickenson,...
Feb 3, 2023 | A Day In My Life
“Your incessive chattering is not going to make me listen to you,” Rosalia Gomez known to most as either Abuela Nana or just Nana said in a frustrated tone. “I’m bored!” Trying to ignore her was not going to work. So, Nana decided it was time to tackle the situation...
Feb 1, 2023 | A Day In My Life
Dear Diary, Well, the night has finally come. I can’t believe it’s here. My debut as a violinist with the orchestra of the most prestigious opera company in the world: the Metropolitan Opera! Of course, in spite of my excitement, fear, trepidation, nervousness, and...
Jan 30, 2023 | A Day In My Life
When my beloved husband John died suddenly leaving me with an eleven- year-old to raise, I had to take stock of my life. John and I had always loved the towns in the Berkshires and had hoped to retire there. After a short grieving time, I returned to the small town of...
Jan 27, 2023 | A Day In My Life
I woke up this morning, bolt upright, heartbeat pounding, screaming, “Objection!” Three days ago, I finished trying the case that inspired my nightmare. The jury had been deliberating for two full days already. Nary a peep from them the entire time. Not a question....
