It’s like California out here!

Eyes followed me as I walked up the sidewalk to the senior medical care residential building. Ten or so residents sat outside the entrance, enjoying the spring warmth and easy breeze.

“It’s like California out here!” I said, raising my hands palm up and looking up at the sky.

“Oh yeah!” said one man, leaning on a cane. “You got that right,” said another, beaming.

“Yeah, but we don’t have no WATER!” said a petite lady with a booming voice.

“Well, you got me there! Where’s the beach?” I said, their laughter fading as I entered the building.