Wanda’s Walk to the Future
Jenny Page 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…
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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…
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…
Elyse Goes In … for the Win
Gunnar Olafsson My campaign to get Shirley elected mayor seems to have gotten off to a rather dubious start. Most of my current effort has been spent trying to recruit more people…
Investigating the Past, Pursuing the Future: Bernie’s Back in Business
I’ve spent almost a month on assignment researching and writing about a unique house in Middle Valley, and I’ve loved it. The home was conceived and built by Jacob J.…
Shirley’s Digging the Digging of the Dirt
My phone is ringing again. I had missed it the first time and there was no message. It’s an unforgivable sin to miss a call when you are self employed.…
Cutting Ties: Carson sets Elyse up for life, but why?
My Dearest Elyse, I am still without words, for my love for you was the most real thing to ever happen to me. Now that it’s gone, the void in…
Sliding Doors: Elyse Opens One, Then Closes Another
I arrive at the Hughes’ porch and I hesitate. I ring the doorbell. Elyse answers immediately. “Come in.” She smiles, but I can tell she isn’t at ease – or…
Carson’s a Caged Animal and Wants Out
I feel sick. I could throw up. I look around this home that I live in, at these people I’ve taken pains to get to know and move among –…
Susan’s Big Break: “Small Town, Big Crime” Comes to Life … Sorta
Hair? Check. Shoes? Check … and new, by the way. Suit? Compensatory navy with white lapel, well-fitted. (Thank you Mrs. McDougal from two doors down. That woman is a genius…