Once a Toe, Now a Knee
Gunnar Olafsson 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…
July 2026
Miller Time for Bitsy (Gin?)
Jenny Page 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…