Author: Jaime S. Galindo

Jaime writes out of Seattle, Wa. He has lived in Seattle for four years now. Jaime grew up in Eastern Washington he was born and raised in Yakima. Jaime writes mostly short stories about strange characters who work stranger jobs. His characters resemble drug addicts with big dreams, kids with dangerous questions, and god in the middle of most of it.

Farewell Penguin

July 13, 2024

In early March 2020, I came into work at the Washington Athletic Club, and as soon as I came in I heard the rumblings about the great concern over COVID-19.  The valet, Tony, came right up to me as I was wiping down my desk with the new sani-wipes that we were supposed to use … More Farewell Penguin

Loneliness

April 3, 2023

I have known the relentless sorrow of pennies, lost from their pouches, longing of pals and silver metals,  All the misery of putrid gutters and fountains,  Abandoned gold in foreclosed junkyard car crevices,  Lonely wishing wells, porta potties, broken piggy banks,  The bathroom stalls of bus stations and pool halls,  Blessings for expired bread, books, … More Loneliness

Cool Cat

March 17, 2022

    Cool Cat stared down at the boiling pot of water. His paws inched closer to it. He felt the steam rise up into his tender pink nose. He felt the heat envelop his face. If he wanted to be beautiful he would have to leap into the scorching water. How long would he have … More Cool Cat