Author: Marquis

We were dancing on Wednesday as we always do when my partner chuckles and points two a nearby window. We had an audience of three; this woman and two children were watching our casino class. It was a warm day, so we were dancing with the windows open. However, I couldn’t help noticing that this…

Yesterday, driving home from salsa and a weary day at work, I spent a fair amount of time thinking about my current job position and the arc of my career. What’s interesting in those thoughts is their texture. Not too long ago, I thought much about all of the possibilities and how I could do…

Dear You: I saw you or one of your friends last month, last week, or yesterday. Maybe even an hour ago. Either you or they mentioned to me that you’ve been on the receiving end of some much unwanted sexual advances from someone else that we know or work with. No worries, I’m here to…

I had to stop laughing long enough to understand other people’s tears for a time. I can still laugh. I can still make someone laugh. Somehow, all of this, while being mindful of what the cost of that joke is.