Gunnar Olafsson 
Jenny Page From Local Ties to Fishing with Flies: Silas Takes a Hike
I wish I was a bird-watcher. Then there’d be two reasons to go away for the weekend. Not that I’ve planned any of this – of course, I haven’t. I…
Change is in the Air at the Riverside
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…
Wanda’s Walk to the Future
I cannot believe this is my day. I AM MAYOR! It’s warm enough to walk into work this morning, so I do, along the river. Per usual, Miller is at…
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…
Susan Makes the Rounds & Covers Wanda’s Victory Lap
I wake up to a driving rain outside the window of my room at the Golden Pillar. Even worse, though, is the pounding in my head. Two glasses of wine…
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.…
Incoming or Outgoing? Elyse Takes and Makes a Call
The air outside is oddly unsettled. I walk down Walnut, toward Mother and Daddy’s house. I’m not sure how much longer I can take being there, but I’m not sure…
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…
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…