Marlon Hayes

Someone posted on Facebook "You know you're a writer when (fill in the blank)." Man, most people don't even understand how my mind works...

Whenever any of my friends travel to new places in America, I invariably receive a text or a phone call about places to eat. Of course...

Hey now. Go ahead and take off your shoes and get comfortable. Want a drink? Nah? How about an ice water or a sandwich or sumthin'? You...

For those who thought they were getting ready to read a review of Salt n' Pepa's Greatest Hits, this ain't that. If you were expecting a...

In these harrowing but eye-opening days of sexual harassment, "MeToo," and other offensive actions, there's a fine line to be walked so...

When my friends and family gather these days, after hugs and pleasantries are exchanged, the conversation turns to a familar topic;...

Chicagoland is snowed in. Flights cancelled, schools closed, businesses shut down, and most of us are hunkered down in our homes,...

I'm not socially awkward, but I am kind of, I think. I remain silent in conversations at parties or gatherings because I have nothing to...

Friday was a whirlwind of actions, thoughts, and emotions. I ventured past where Denmark Vesey was hung, then I prayed as we saw the...

Optimism is both a gift and a curse. Half-full glasses of water still ain't full. The things and people I hold sacred probably mean...