Cassie & Bitsy are Working Well Together?
Gunnar Olafsson The postman makes his usual stop, but before he can place today’s mail on the bar, I anxiously snatch it right out of his hand. I’m delighted to find responses…
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Thornton Treads Lightly, But Treads
Jenny Page I am someone who has retired several times. First, from the gas station, where I spent my early years as an attendant, going to school, getting my degree. It was…
Wanda’s First Staff Meeting: Bitsy Crashes, Bentley Chows Down & New-Sheriff Henry Weeps
I’m quickly getting settled into my new role as mayor (and I love it!). The crisp Fall-like air has me in a very … oxygenated mood. No clouds overhead. I’m…
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…
The Riverside’s Hidden History Comes to Light
One of the things I’ve been a curious about since the time capsule came into our midst is the ownership history of the Riverside. Cassie is its current owner, having…
It’s a Crime That Bitsy Gets Stood-Up
Does anyone care that I’ve been sitting here for 20 mins? Apparently not. Cecil’s bopping about, Cassie is no where to be found, yet the late breakfast / lunch rush…
Cassie’s Good Day Keeps Getting … Better?
I was being honest with Bernie – I really didn’t know what Bitsy and Wanda were plotting, though I was, of course, tragically curious. Those two in a booth, a…
Bitsy’s Book Club Return
I know, it’s not in keeping with my, well, status, but I find being amongst the people, the working people, is very healthy for me. It’s why a good game…
Cassie’s Deal with the Devil on the (Not-so) Deep (Not-so) Blue Chickotee
Madam’s morning voice message chirped like an overly-caffeinated mockingbird. “Cassie, darling … it’s the Madam calling. So sorry the book club hadn’t been by the restaurant in a few weeks…