It’s just something I do. A game. Who would make the night epic?

Who to invite for a dinner party – living or not, famous or not, ancestor, historical figure, crush? Who’s good for a laugh or a playlist? Who makes for a legendary evening or game night? Who’s going to enjoy the food and help you clean up?  Check back for updates. Send me your dream party. Plus, I’m an emerging writer. What I have to show is my imagination, my words. More publications soon come.

The Mofo Party

Featuring Lorraine Hansberry, Samuel L. Jackson, Bernie Mac, and Jose Andrés.  A long night of MF’ery, politics, food, wine, cigarettes, and truth. Conjugations the like of which have never ever been seen before or since.

Star-Gazing Party

Neil Gaiman, LeVar Burton, Octavia Butler, Amber Ruffin to talk fantasy, futurism, and geeky things. Ends on a rooftop, laid back on blankets, watching for a meteor shower. Remembering how small and ephemeral we all are. Wondering why we waste our time on silly things.

Worth It? Yep.

Mike Tyson (circa 1990), Ron DeSantis, Dwayne Wade, Gabrielle Union. White folding chairs provided at the table.

Spades Partners (mixed doubles)

Viola Davis and Michael K. Williams vs. Katherine Johnson (NASA) and Michael Harriot. Somebody might get cut.

Playlist

Anderson.Paak, George Clinton, Roy Hargrove, Quincy Jones, David Bowie, Nina Simone, Etta James, Minnie Riperton, Jon Batiste, and our son Mars all get control of the music for a bit.

Book Club

LeVar Burton, Marc Lamont Hill, Toni Morrison, Damon Young, George Saunders, Matt Bell, Ida B. Wells AND Ida Bae Wells. Oh, they’ll all read it.