A Moment of Zen for the New Mayor
Gunnar Olafsson 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,…
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Making a Movie in Middle Valley?
Jenny Page 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…
Cassie Pitches Riverside Expansion to Bitsy
“Evenin’, Bitsy”, I greet her as she comes in straight from the door to the bar. She sits down, says nothing. At this point, I know Bitsy well enough to…
Westward Ho: Jill Hits the Pike to MV
Cassie never mentioned the express bus from New York City to Middle Valley. Of course, why would anyone take the express bus from New York City to Middle Valley? Well,…
Bentley Chews on His Options
Working for Albert started out intense, which I chalked up to the learning curve that comes with something new. I’m a month in and it hasn’t let up. One day…
Elyse Discusses the Future with Bernie
Pork, I know, is Bernie’s favorite, so I’m having a bit of a think about whether to ask him to join us.
Once a Toe, Now a Knee
I inherited Hilltop from my family and I’ve operated it out of the public eye for many years, having little contact with people of Middle Valley. Don’t get me wrong…
Miller Time for Bitsy (Gin?)
I walk out into the warm night. I can see Mercury well ahead of me, heading for the Riverside. I don’t want to be late for Miller. Because, you see,…
Mercury Moves On, Moves Out
I’ve been living with my mother in her new house since my divorce from Lindy has been ongoing and its finally nearing an end. Living with Bitsy has certainly made…
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…