Change is in the Air at the Riverside
Gunnar Olafsson 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…
Gunnar Olafsson
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…
An Election Night for the Books, Full of Booze
The special election for mayor is over, and the staff at City Hall has completed counting the ballots. Wanda has been declared the winner, 3456 to 1525, a 2-to-1 win.…
Bernie Breaks Down His Findings on Carson
I feel as if I’ve commandeered this meeting with Silas and Mercury, but they certainly don’t seem to mind. We’ve covered Sheriff Paul and Armand. Now for Carson. “I’ve met…
Merc Makes a Plan, and Takes a Day
It’s summer, so I decide to clear my head and walk the few blocks to work after breakfast with Mother at the Golden Pillar. I should know better than to…
Bentley Hits the Big Time
As I managed the debate between Wanda and Shirley, I took the opportunity to pass out my business cards to potential customers and, in doing so, met Albert Nutwell. We…
What Happens in Silicon Valley Moves East to Middle Valley
My meetings and interviews with authorities in Arizona and Southern California have gone about as far as they can. I don’t expect anything else of significance to surface from that…
Albert Welcomes Thornton to the Top of the Hill
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…
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…