Meet the Neighborhood

If you have been reading along you have already bumped into a few of these people — Jay planting cricket devices, Jock removing floor vents, Heather’s son’s phone calling 911 from inside a purse. But I realized I keep dropping you into stories without ever properly introducing the cast. That is not fair to youContinue reading “Meet the Neighborhood”

Why the Local 911 Center Has Our Numbers Memorized.

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases — at no extra cost to you. Before I tell you these stories I need to give you a little background. I spent years working as a law enforcement dispatcher and communicator — and then in healthcare security and communications forContinue reading “Why the Local 911 Center Has Our Numbers Memorized.”

They Knew the Garage Code

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases — at no extra cost to you. If you have been following along you already know that our tagline around here is “where everybody knows your garage code.” I said it like it was a warm and fuzzy thing. A symbolContinue reading “They Knew the Garage Code”

The Prank War on Our Street

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases — at no extra cost to you. Hi. I’m Nikki. Welcome to Authentic Vibe Living — a blog about real life, real friendships, real cocktails, and the absolute chaos that comes with living on the best street in the Town ofContinue reading “The Prank War on Our Street”