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Gunnar Olafsson Making a Movie in Middle Valley?
So John is back. Officially. It was clear from the interview that he is a different person than he was before graduate school – so much more astute. The NYU…
John Returns to What?
After being behind the wheel of my “vintage” Chevy for nearly 4 hours, I am happy to have made it from New York City to Middle Valley with the car…
Merc Moves In
I’m tired. Yes, physically tired. But more than physical fatigue, moving out of Bitsy’s shouldn’t be traumatic and, in actuality, it wasn’t particularly stressful. It’s just that, no matter what…
Cassie Pitches Riverside Expansion to Bitsy
“Evenin’, Bitsy”, I greet her as she comes in straight from the door to the bar. She sits down, says nothing. At this point, I know Bitsy well enough to…
Bitsy’s Big Book Club Idea
I am not sure whether to discard the three of hearts as I have two other threes in my hand, but I have to make a decision, so I do…
Westward Ho: Jill Hits the Pike to MV
Cassie never mentioned the express bus from New York City to Middle Valley. Of course, why would anyone take the express bus from New York City to Middle Valley? Well,…
Wanda Sets the Stage for Greatness
It’s only been a month. I have to say, before taking office, I had no appreciation for the amount of work and responsibility that goes with being Mayor Wanda Moreno…
Bentley Chews on His Options
Working for Albert started out intense, which I chalked up to the learning curve that comes with something new. I’m a month in and it hasn’t let up. One day…
Elyse Discusses the Future with Bernie
Pork, I know, is Bernie’s favorite, so I’m having a bit of a think about whether to ask him to join us.
Once a Toe, Now a Knee
I inherited Hilltop from my family and I’ve operated it out of the public eye for many years, having little contact with people of Middle Valley. Don’t get me wrong…