Albert Welcomes Thornton to the Top of the Hill
Gunnar Olafsson Today is the day I visit Albert at Hilltop. I debate whether to walk there to calm my nerves or drive. I opt to drive so I arrive there crisp…
Gunnar Olafsson
Bernie’s Big Gamble: Can he corner Carson in CA?
It occurs to me that I am intertwined with Carson Sigmund, whether I want to be or not. It was I who agreed to write the puff piece about him…
Susan Roots Out Albert as the Middle Valley Debate Unfolds
It’s debate night. I arrive at the high school in time for a short briefing from Miss Comportment (or Marjorie. I’m never sure how to address her). The public seats…
Bentley’s Big Night – and Better Play
To say that I’ve been disinterested, at best, in the upcoming mayoral election is to say the sky is blue. My business is my life, the way I see it,…
Is Bitsy’s Backstory Being Bared?
The sound of the doorbell jars me from my political trance. It’s 11 AM and I am wondering whether I’ve done enough to secure a win for Wanda. “Good morning,…
The Riverside’s Hidden History Comes to Light
One of the things I’ve been a curious about since the time capsule came into our midst is the ownership history of the Riverside. Cassie is its current owner, having…
Wanda’s at the Wheel Heading Into the Debate
The election is growing closer and I’m getting nervous. We have a debate in two days. I’ve not really begun to prepare. A discussion of some issues here and there…
Making History on a Hilltop, High Above Town
It was significant to me that Albert acknowledged, and maybe even welcomed, my interest in Hilltop. Moreover, he offered me a tour of the estate and mansion without being asked.…
Albert Puts History in His Pipe, Then Smokes It
After Mr. McHughe adjourns his meeting, it’s clear word is spreading as to the capsule’s contents. I pride myself on staying out of the fray, but I imagine the barstools…
Bernie Observes the Unveiling of an Old Middle Valley
Judge Paul and Thornton are leading the discussion amongst the usual suspects – Bitsy, Bernie, Elyse, mayoral candidates Wanda and Shirley, new sheriff Henry, who replaced Sheriff Paul, and a…