Bebe

“When she is on her game no one is better, more competent, more capable, ” says her former employer. “I have seen her work the whole room with just the help of a busser. ” Her laughter is like bells trilling through the dining room. She has longish wispy blond hair that she keeps tied… Continue reading Bebe

The Honor System

She walked into the bar,  placed a ten dollar bill down, and looked around for the bartender. There didn’t seem to be anyone in attendance.  A couple of gay guys in on their lunch break from across the street said, “Help yourself.  Bebe’s late again.  We’re keepin’ a pile of money over on the counter.… Continue reading The Honor System

NASCAR Rescue

The phone rang at 3:00 AM and startled Kristie out of a deep sleep.  She had been dreaming of swimming in a warm pool, naked and free…. “Kristie, I need help…”  It was a drunken Rene’.  “I’m at this party with a bunch of drunken NASCAR drivers and they’re getting ready to pull a train on… Continue reading NASCAR Rescue

Mad Jazz

Woody drove the thirty miles into town in a taxi.  He was a confirmed drunk and didn’t care who knew it.  He went to The River to drink.  In that little village, there were at least a dozen places within walking distance to eat, drink, dance, and party.  He liked that he could walk to each… Continue reading Mad Jazz

Lawrence

She thought she had finally met someone who could help her run the place.  He reminded her of her dad; small, thin, man with carefully combed hair, some stylish alligator loafers, grey slacks,  a white long sleeved shirt rolled to the elbows, a gold watch, and a brown leather jacket.  He smelled like a combination… Continue reading Lawrence