this morning I dropped aimee off at work and drove down to the coast. I parked outside the arcades, faded funhouse arches, and walked between the willows to sit by the water. I didn't have my sunglasses, and I squinted into the wind to watch the sails. everything was sunny, so calm and golden. I drank my chai by the rocks and said hello to the old men walking their terriers.

it's a dangerous place sometimes, and I'm sure they would worry if I told them I've been going to salem willows by myself, but I love the view and the breeze and looking out to the ocean until it fades and disappears. it's endless and quiet...


I'm sure the murderers are still sleeping in at eight o'clock, anyway.

ash @ 10:06 PM