“When was the last time you pulled an all-nighter? Why did you do it? How did you feel afterwards?” When I was young I used to pull all-nighters all the time, and they usually coincided with some kind of party, a celebration of a youth and a vibrancy that I took for granted back then. … Continue reading 300 Writing Prompts: #76
Myth #1: All black men are loud. I can’t tell you the number of times people claim I’ve tried to scare them by appearing out of nowhere. Truth is I’m light of foot, and I don’t even realize I make no sound when I approach most times. And I guess it is somewhat ironic considering … Continue reading The Quietest Black Man in America
When seen from below, through the lens of a first time viewing, you can see forever but only in rectangular form. The numbers obscure the view but not enough to blind you to the reality of two trees, a lamppost, and the brick facade of buildings across the street. This is minimalist. This is Philadelphia, … Continue reading Minimalist
My two children were up at the break of dawn every day this week, ready and raring to go. This of course stands in stark contrast with their usual sluggish pace in the mornings. And I blame daylight saving time. See, when we “fall back” their schedules get all turned upside down and they just … Continue reading Saving Daylight
Dear Journal, “Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy. But here’s my number, so call me maybe…” I got this song stuck in my head this morning and it just wouldn’t leave me alone. I mean, what is this? The summer of 2012? But I guess there’s no accounting for good taste, or … Continue reading Dear Journal: Stuck
I spent the better part of the day with a sweet little girl who kept asking me where her sister was, and I kept responding, “She’s with Grandmom.” She told me that was okay, and yet ten minutes later she would ask again. Then I started to wonder if she wasn’t just telling me “sissy” … Continue reading The Daddy and Maddie Show
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