Marcus Henry

SHOULD DOESN’T GET ME A GENERATOR

Notes from a hurricane, a canceled order, and a refund that is still on its way.

Oct 12 • Marcus Henry

WHAT I SAID INSTEAD

A grown man I had never met let himself into my house with the door code while my girlfriend was telling me she thought something was wrong with her.

Oct 2 • Marcus Henry

August 2026

ONCE YOU GO BLACK...

A confession.

Aug 14 • Marcus Henry

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July 2026

THE SHADE

I keep a jump box in my truck.

Jul 17 • Marcus Henry

THE SPAGHETTI WAS ALREADY ON

The spaghetti was already simmering when the text came in.

Jul 12 • Marcus Henry

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THE ARCHIVE MOVE

Somewhere in the middle of my own migration, I found a note I didn’t recognize.

Jul 7 • Marcus Henry

June 2026

SMOOTH IS FAST

I didn’t join the Marine Corps for country or adventure.

Jun 26 • Marcus Henry

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THE PICKLED OKRA DINNER

Bean tried to have pickled okra for dinner one night.

Jun 12 • Marcus Henry

THE JOURNALIST STILL HAS TO KNOCK ON THE DOOR

I was three questions into the interview when I realized my plan was going to ruin it.

Jun 5 • Marcus Henry

May 2026

THREE THINGS

Friday night on the porch.

May 29 • Marcus Henry

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WAYNE'S MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION

This piece first appeared at BetterMen.org. Wayne Levine has been doing this work with men for over thirty years.

May 22 • Marcus Henry

THE COOL GUY WITH THE NORMAL CHAIR

For the past couple weeks, I’d been mentally doing math every time I bought groceries.

May 15 • Marcus Henry