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,…
Jenny Page
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…
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…
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…
Incoming or Outgoing? Elyse Takes and Makes a Call
The air outside is oddly unsettled. I walk down Walnut, toward Mother and Daddy’s house. I’m not sure how much longer I can take being there, but I’m not sure…
The End of the Blotchy Police Blotter, Merc Hopes
I arrive early, anticipating Bernie’s arrival. Just as I’m about to enter the conference room, he steps into the building. “Hey!” I say, gesturing in his direction. “Silas will be…
When Elephants in the Room are Not Republican or Democrat
I don’t care for politics. I can remember when Bernie was still reporting for the Dispatch. He’d come home after covering a Town Hall meeting at 10 o’clock, blood boiling,…
Albert Sidesteps Bitsy and Wanda – for Now
I’ve never been into politics. In fact, I’ve done my best to avoid it, particularly those of the local variety. So the email from Bitsy (copying Wanda) has me in…
Elyse Accepts a Path Not Yet Taken – or Wanted
It’s a warm, dewy morning outside. I decide to walk the five blocks to Shirley’s real estate office for our meeting. I admire the beautiful riverbanks in the early light,…