River Road

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 come into some cash as a result of her divorce, and the business is doing quite well.

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The election is growing closer and I’m getting nervous.

We have a debate in two days. I’ve not really begun to prepare. A discussion of some issues here and there over a drink at the Riverside, but that’s the extent of it.

I try to be diplomatic when I speak to Bitsy, but it’s difficult.

“We’ve gotta get ourselves in gear,” I tell her over spea...

It was significant to me that Albert acknowledged, and maybe even welcomed, my interest in Hilltop. Moreover, he offered me a tour of the estate and mansion without being asked. I accepted instantly. We agreed to talk again in two days to decide on a date.

I always had the impression, like many in Middle Valley, that the owners and the people who lived and worked in...

It’s a warm, dewy morning outside. I decide to walk the five blocks to Shirley’s real estate office for our meeting. I admire the beautiful riverbanks in the early light, and it hits me: I’ve lost myself.

How did I ever end up involved in politics?

Things were simple once. There was a time when I was a daughter, a wife, a mother, a friend. I won awards for...

I haven’t been this excited since Lay-about Lindy let my daughter out of his pompous paws.

Thornton is exhilarating. His deft handling of the artifacts of Middle Valley from decades ago is without match, especially the newspapers and photos. Such insight … what an informative glimpse of our shores all those years ago.

I can hardly wait to share my experien...