He was short and stocky with a bad complexion, wavy brown hair and side burns that were in need of cutting. He had vibrant and determined brown eyes, and nice full lips. Even though he wore a suit and tie, the suit was rumpled and the collar on his white shirt featured a black ring… Continue reading Butch
Category: Characters
Too Darn Hot
Buzz was a dancer, a young, immature Hollywood “Prep Boy,” child of a working character actor who she met on the set of Pajama Game. He took a liking to Kristie when he heard her belt out the opening to Hernando’s Hideaway. He was determined to see how many bases he could run. Kristie in turn… Continue reading Too Darn Hot
Swap Meet
Chief and Aisha pull up in their green milk truck made into a van. It had a bed and a little stove, refrigerator, carpet, lamp… all the amenities. Now the party could begin. Everyone had been waiting for them to arrive. Aisha was the earthy hippie goddess – free spirited, delightful laugh, long bushy… Continue reading Swap Meet
Queer Cups and Lipstick
Kristie’s roommate and good friend, Pat, was a writer, actor, and studio musician. She was idolized by a small entourage of her peers, like minded men and women who were trying to break into show business. It seemed that Pat had a lot to offer, but she was a type that did not receive much… Continue reading Queer Cups and Lipstick
Palms
It’s hard to picture the LA she grew up in. Bungalow apartments built around a courtyard with a big central lawn dotted with palm trees. She knew all of her immediate neighbors. The kids all congregated together at various yards and houses to play. It was a comforting existence. She knew where her grandmother lived… Continue reading Palms