Miami [2026]
Through the haze of cigarette smoke, we were treated as regular people rather than the sun-scarred tourists we clearly couldn’t hide being. After being handed a High Life and poker chip for the all-day happy hour, I looked up at the bar’s television to see a familiar face.
Though the speakers were silent, I could still hear those words from Sam Elliot’s character:
“It’s good knowing he’s out there. 'The Dude.' Taking 'er easy for all us sinners.”
I traded my chip in for another beer as the credits rolled and bartender selected a new movie. She almost went with the first Mighty Ducks, but sadly chose something else.
Mac’s Club Deuce.
Memorial for Evelyn Valdes, a Miami social worker who was killed by police as they were attempting to shoot a suspect.
“Mr. Pink Takes Flight” (“Monsieur Rose s’envole”) by Philippe Katerine.
Tri-Rail bound for West Palm Beach.
West Palm Beach.
Brightline departing West Palm Beach for Miami.
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