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The Slab City Series #5-The pastors and the people

Posted on 15 March, 2011 by Kate

“I was on my way to Quartzsite, and I was reading a book. I got to Slab City, and I never finished the book.” What Rick did instead was to start the Haven, a drug- and alcohol-free place for people … Continue reading →

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The Slab City Series–#4 The day the dog died

Posted on 11 March, 2011 by Kate

“Did you hear what happened last night?” Scot was on his bike outside my trailer. “No.” I had heard some ruckus by the hot springs, but I locked my door and went to bed. “A bunch of kids beat up … Continue reading →

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The Slab City Series–#3-Scot (one t)

Posted on 8 March, 2011 by Kate

“I’m a professional chef,” said Scot. “Once I had a bakery in San Juan Capistrano, and then I had a restaurant in Boulder.” I was visiting my neighbors at the Jesus Lives bunker. Jerry’s puppy was molesting Lance, Scot’s Rottweiler, … Continue reading →

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