A Good Day
A day in the life of Alice Madigan, a business woman, political activist, and animal lover. This is a subcriber bonus post.
Brainerd, Minnesota, August 1906:
Alice Madigan sighed as she pushed the last hat pin in place and gave herself a quick once-over in the mirror. She could hear raised voices coming from the back room. Auntie Clara and cousin Ellen were arguing again. She knew it was just part of the head butting that came with running a family business (Greninger’s Millinery and Dress Making). It was still exhausting at times.
Her mother, Rosie, came out of the back room, shaking her head.
Once again, the peace-maker, Alice thought.
Rosie saw her and smiled. “You’re off, then? Good luck!”
Alice felt a little drop in her stomach but tried not to let it show. “Yes, thank you. And I’ll just go home after, so I’ll see you there.”