I used to work with a girl named Kakiya Sharmika (she went by Mikki). Mikki had a daughter who went by Deedee, but her real name was Dezandra Marquesa (a little too close to “disaster” for my taste).

Anyway, one day Mikki was filling out a kindergarden application for Deedee, and when she got to the field for middle name, I swear, she actually asked me, “How do you spell ‘Marquesa’?” I think in general, it’s a good idea to know how to spell a name before you attach it to your child.

Thanks again for the chuckle.

-D.