Cadillac Beach
Chapter OneTampa -- 1996
A bearded man in rags stood on the side of a busy noon intersection,
holding up a cardboard sign: will be your psychic
friend for food.
A Volvo rolled up. The bum leaned to the window.
"People are out to get you. Vaccinations will be rendered
obsolete in coming years by superaggressive bacteria. Your memory
will start playing tricks. Tackle those feelings of hopelessness
by giving up."
The driver handed over a dollar. Serge stuffed the bill in his
pocket and waved as the car pulled away. "Have a nice day!"
The traffic light cycled again; an Infiniti pulled up.
"Today is the day to seize opportunities and act on long-term
goals. But not for you. The House of Capricorn is in regression,
which means the water signs are ambiguous at best. Meanwhile,
Libra is rising and out to fuck you stupid. Stay home and watch
lots of TV."
A dollar came through the window.
"Peace, brother."
The light ran through its colors. Serge knocked on the window
of a Mitsubishi. The glass opened an inch.
"Put off making that crucial life-decision today because you'll
be wrong. Stop and notice the small things in life, like pollen.
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