Gunnar Olafsson 
Jenny Page The Peacock in Bitsy Rears its Head
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about the Riverside and our ideas about revitalizing it. Cassie and I both have ideas about how to go forward. I don’t usually…
Bentley Clears the Air with Thornton
I decide on a whim to show up at Thornton’s office in the historical building unannounced. My intention is to inform Thornton of the change in my employment status, and…
Paul Begins to Face the Music, Once and for All
I have a vague recollection of Theodora. From what Trish and Stacey say, she’s nice enough. Listens the way a therapist would listen. Offers support, clarity. I’m not sure why…
Theodora Answers the Call from Middle Valley
The last place on Planet Earth I’d like to be right now is calling me to come back and conduct an exorcism. Okay, maybe not an exorcism, but it’s pretty…
Bentley’s Big-Time Bargain
In recent days, I have been feeling a little antsy about my situation – frankly, what camp I was in. On one hand, there’s Albert – paying me well, letting…
Silas Alerts Mercury to His Happy News
In case you hadn’t noticed, things happen slowly around here. I realize as I step out into the grey morning that it’s been nearly two months since my head-clearing trip…
How to Ditch Gatsby for Good: A Complete Guide
The seasons in Middle Valley are, to me, what makes living here so worthwhile. Right now, we’re in one of my favorite times, the days between summer and fall. The…
A Moment of Zen for the New Mayor
It’s evening, most people are long gone for the day. I’m still here in the office, the first evening of what I am sure will be a regular occurrence. Enjoyable,…
Making a Movie in Middle Valley?
So John is back. Officially. It was clear from the interview that he is a different person than he was before graduate school – so much more astute. The NYU…
John Returns to What?
After being behind the wheel of my “vintage” Chevy for nearly 4 hours, I am happy to have made it from New York City to Middle Valley with the car…