It was a normal day in our household, if not a little busier than normal. As well as some dirty ones in the sink waiting to be cleaned, dishes in …
Shelly Mateer
Shelly Mateer
Shelly Mateer is a former CIA officer and author of Single in the CIA, Mission: Stand Down and the Mingling in the CIA series, as well as two children’s picture books, Mommy Thinks She’s a Monster, The Lemon Seed and an elementary-grade chapter book series The Adventures of Shelly Beach. She’s also the creator of the Cooking in the CIA portal, the BurpMitt® product line and a comical children’s music album Mommy’s Gone Mad! Most of her books are inspired and influenced by her experiences working undercover for the CIA’s Directorate of Operations.
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Stepping over a pile of used hypodermic needles, condoms and an unknown liquid, Ms. Jane Q. Officeworker made her way to the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station entrance. The …
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Once a month we pay a visit to a large grocery store in the area to stock up. As in most poor areas, the produce is one day away from …
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One night after a series of colds and recurring ear infections, our daughter woke with a high fever. Figuring it was probably a return of her recent ear infection, we …
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Twenty-one years ago I began my first office job out of college. I was hired by a company that tracked the legislation of all fifty states. I lived in a …
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Mr. President: As we head into this Thanksgiving holiday, I am writing to say thank you. You have given us hope that this country can be strong and successful again. …