“The problem is, I have a bad memory and I’m half-black.” “Huh?” “I never remember anyone, but they always remember me.” “Because you stand out.” “Because I’m the only half-black person they’ve ever met.” “Maybe it’s because you’re gorgeous.” “Yeah that’s it.” “Or maybe they’re like, hey that’s Gregory Hines.” “No one thinks about Gregory […]
Fiction
She’ll Be Right
“I’m Jules and this sweet girl is Maddie.” “Well hello there, Maddie. This here is Baby Jack. I’m Roz.” “Where did you get Jack’s shirt? I’m Delicious. Isn’t that the cutest thing?” “Country Road Kids. It was on the sale rack. I only look at their sale rack.” “I know, right? It’s not like they’re […]
Two Stories
One “I never wanted to tell you this but I stopped doing those yoga videos.” “What?” “You know how I go downstairs after dinner and do those videos?” “I know, your yoga.” “You always say it’s good for me.” “But I hear it on, that gay guy telling you to breathe.” “Yeah it’s on, I […]
The 24
A wall in the shower is covered in gray tile. One of the little hexagons is cracked in such a way that it looks like the profile of a wolf. You stare at it while soaping your armpits, and think if your life were a Miyazaki movie, the tiny wolf would come to life and […]