When I was a child, we would drive by the most exotic place I could imagine – exotic for Tulsa, Oklahoma anyway. I had no idea what went on in there, even when I was old enough to know that it was a bar. It was called the Green Dragon Lounge and on the outside wall, the Green Dragon followed me as I stared out the car window.
Even when the door was open, all I could see was darkness with a few lights and people. What in the world was going on in that interesting place? By the time I was old enough to go inside, it was gone and only the memory stayed with me.
I found this photo of the dragon and it all came back to me. I’m imagining myself as a little girl, staring out the back window of the car, watching for it to appear and then following it as we passed. I never asked my parents. I quietly imagined and wondered.
Sometimes in life, having an imagination is better than the reality.
Confetti Thoughts 
Drank a lot of Coors Draft with a green olive in it. Then across the street to get a chicken fried steak at Jerry’s Resturant. Would like to hear from anyone who went there in early to mid 70’s. Joann Blevins or any of her children use my e- mail.
You’re the first person I’ve heard from who went there. Thanks for writing.
Ran across an obituary for John Dean Ford who was the boyfriend of Joanne Blevins middle daughter! But have heard nothing about Karen, Latish, or Melissa.
Thank you for the update!