Creetus

She was at a low point in self-esteem.  She felt unworthy of anything good happening to her.  One night, as she wandered around the streets of a small ocean side town lost, she ran into him quite by accident.  He was riding his bike home and took the time to stop, be nice, and direct… Continue reading Creetus

The Tent

He sits in his tent ripped to the gills.  He’s smoked two joints so far.  He pretends to be studying astrology.  He looks at the chart he has drawn up and begins reading passages out of the Astrologer’s Bible.  “Hmmm, Leo ascending…”  he takes another toke, places a licorice drop in his mouth, takes a… Continue reading The Tent

Nice Trip

A bunch of them were living in a classic modern middle class neighborhood. The students had rented a three bedroom house and were sharing as young people often do when they’re trying to get established, go to school, work, and hustle. Someone scored some Peyote and everyone was up for trying it. They prepared the… Continue reading Nice Trip

Hippie Houses

In college towns back in the day big houses were shared by multiple couples or individuals trying to get through school or just eek out a living.  These houses dubbed “Hippie Houses” existed all over town. “Room for Rent” was a common hand made poster you’d find on a telephone pole or a bulletin board… Continue reading Hippie Houses