Merc Makes a Plan, and Takes a Day
Gunnar Olafsson 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…
Gunnar Olafsson
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…
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…