Chapter 1 and 1/2

  Beneath me are great slabs of different shades of grey. Rectangles,squares, and even a rhombus shape pave the street below. These are clear indications of repair over time where we continuously add sedimentary layers of weight.The cracks run like veins back and forth making age for the next repairs.
   Bacon and rice was all I ate. A coffee, a beer and a screwdriver is all I had to drink so far. It's all in my head now. My body is fueled to run its mechanics and mind running the ship.
   Below me a girl walks her dog talking loudly on her cell phone about who's "banging" who. I laugh out loud at the unexpected conversation, expecting her to look up shyly, humorously or even offended at me over hearing. There was no response as she walks on. More talking than walking. I guess I didn't laugh loud enough.