Cassie Pitches Riverside Expansion to Bitsy
Gunnar Olafsson “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…
2026
Bitsy’s Big Book Club Idea
Jenny Page 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…
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…