The Old Catalyst

Down the coast at the Old Catalyst, Kristie walked into the bar and ordered a beer. “Can I see your ID?” the bartender asked.  She pulled out her passport and offered it to him as proof that she was in fact twenty-two. “I need to see a California Drivers’ License,” the bartender insisted. “I’ve been… Continue reading The Old Catalyst

Troubles

Mrs. Dee had a beautiful garden.  Her whole back yard was landscaped in rows of beautiful vegetables; greens, tomatoes, squash, beans, onions, corn, and sunflowers.  She had a cement run for her black Cocker Spaniel, “Troubles.”  She also had rooms to rent. She took in boarders to help maintain her retirement.  Mrs. Dee was cheerful… Continue reading Troubles

Worshipping the Egg

Kristie never really cared much for Easter.  As a child, it was her least favorite Holy-day.  As a girl, she was expected to dress up appropriately in a pastel dress with lace and fluff, some tight white Mary Jane’s with lace cuffed socks, white gloves, and a simple white straw hat embellished with pink satin… Continue reading Worshipping the Egg