Redwood Summer Part III Chapter 12

...you don't want to be caught on the wrong side... Jason hurried along East Santa Clara Street under the glaring, late summer sun as he dodged around other pedestrians. He turned left onto South Market Street, moved quickly for another block, then came to an oval island of grass and trees two and a half … Continue reading Redwood Summer Part III Chapter 12

Redwood Summer Chapter 11

“You don’t believe me, do you?” Phil said with frustration. “I don’t know, Phil,” Larry doubted, “that all sounds pretty off the wall. And how do you know anyway?” “The information is out there,” Phil stressed, then he leaned forward across the table, “and anyone can find out if they’re willing to look beyond the … Continue reading Redwood Summer Chapter 11

Redwood Summer Chapter 10

Jason stood under the hood of his car as he leaned over the front grill. He peered down at the narrow space between the radiator and motor and tried to figure out the best way to install the new radiator hose. He carefully slid the hose downward into the narrow space and around the fan … Continue reading Redwood Summer Chapter 10

Redwood Summer Chapter 9

Jason paced his car with the surrounding traffic on one of the valley freeways. Vehicles moved in sync as other cars, vans, and pickup trucks sped past tractor-trailers in the late afternoon sun. More vehicles entered from merge lanes and others exited onto turnoffs. Randy sat in the passenger seat talking while Brian was in … Continue reading Redwood Summer Chapter 9

Redwood Summer Chapter 8

“It’s amazing how much you can change in a couple of years,” Kathy began. “When I first showed up in San Luis after high school, all I had ever known was this neighborhood and the nearest three or four shopping centers, and now in two more years I’ll be making my way out into the … Continue reading Redwood Summer Chapter 8

Redwood Summer Chapter 7

Jason and Christine were sitting upon a small stand of wooden bleachers watching her nephew’s little league baseball game. Christine’s sister, brother in law, brother, brother’s girlfriend, niece and nephew were sitting by them along with other families and groups of friends. More spectators were lounging on folding lawn chairs on either side of the … Continue reading Redwood Summer Chapter 7

Redwood Summer Part II Chapter 6

...San Jose used to be a small town... Jason slid on a T-shirt and combed his hair in front of his bedroom mirror. He then grabbed his keys, wallet, and change and left his room for the kitchen. The morning sun shone through the windows and the remains of breakfast were on the kitchen counter. … Continue reading Redwood Summer Part II Chapter 6

Redwood Summer Chapter 5

Jason’s eyes slowly opened in the early dawn darkness. He stared up into the dimness and began to make out a ceiling. He looked around and found himself on a living room couch with Christine huddled up against him asleep. He turned toward her, then felt the weight of a hangover and his eyes slowly … Continue reading Redwood Summer Chapter 5

Redwood Summer Chapter 4

“Everybody at work is optimistic,” Jason assured Christine as they drove to Todd’s party in the mid evening. “Upper management is saying that we’re going to make the transition through the current world situation so easily nobody would notice.” “What are the owners saying?” “Same thing. And they’re smart, they know what they are doing. … Continue reading Redwood Summer Chapter 4

Redwood Summer Chapter 3

Jason filled up his coffee cup, put the pot back on its burner, and returned to the circle of coworkers at the break room table. “As mush as I’d like to see a rematch there’s no way we’re having another Bay Bridge Series this year,” Kevin added to the train of conversation. “Possibly the A’s, … Continue reading Redwood Summer Chapter 3