Last night, five students and one alumna from UBC's MFA program took the stage at Cafe Montmartre for the Locution Reading Series: Dave Deveau, me, Crystal Sikma, Ria Voros, Claire Tacon, and Rachelle Delaney (in order of appearance). Dave sang us a song and hosted the evening (along with Sheryda Warrener). Crystal shared her poetry, Ria and Rachelle their stories for childen, while Claire and I both did something a bit more adult. My story, while falling a little short of the XXX variety, was, however, adult enough to shock. I didn't find out until afterwards, but apparently partway through my reading, a family came into the cafe -- just as I was dropping an F-bomb. I guess some covered ears and a quick exit ensued. So, to the little girl who was whisked away in a hurry -- I apologize. I certainly didn't mean to make you (or your parents) feel uncomfortable.