Jenny Page 
Gunnar Olafsson 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…
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…
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 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,…
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…