Bentley Chews on His Options
Gunnar Olafsson 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…
2026
Elyse Discusses the Future with Bernie
Jenny Page 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…
Miller Time for Bitsy (Gin?)
I walk out into the warm night. I can see Mercury well ahead of me, heading for the Riverside. I don’t want to be late for Miller. Because, you see,…
Mercury Moves On, Moves Out
I’ve been living with my mother in her new house since my divorce from Lindy has been ongoing and its finally nearing an end. Living with Bitsy has certainly made…
From Local Ties to Fishing with Flies: Silas Takes a Hike
I wish I was a bird-watcher. Then there’d be two reasons to go away for the weekend. Not that I’ve planned any of this – of course, I haven’t. I…
Change is in the Air at the Riverside
The election is over! I invite Bitsy to join me at the Riverside to get caught up and, quite simply, catch our collective breath. I am glad to hear her…
Wanda’s Walk to the Future
I cannot believe this is my day. I AM MAYOR! It’s warm enough to walk into work this morning, so I do, along the river. Per usual, Miller is at…
Wrapping Up Carson’s Story … Sorta
As I work on my article about Carson, I call Silas to see about filing a police report about Elyse’s phone call. “Can we trace it?” I ask him. “I…
Susan Makes the Rounds & Covers Wanda’s Victory Lap
I wake up to a driving rain outside the window of my room at the Golden Pillar. Even worse, though, is the pounding in my head. Two glasses of wine…