The 4th of July is a holiday here in the U.S. We, Americans celebrate our nation’s independence as an established, free country. While the 4th is the day we commemorate, the celebration always includes a few extra days prior to or after the day. We look forward to a day…

I’m struggling with life right now. We have a new child in the house. No, we didn’t have another baby; we didn’t find out that there’s some mystery kid that was conceived in my past and now wants to know where he or she gets his nose and bad temper…

There are three guys in the picture above the title of this posting. Look at them. They are wearing jerseys with numbers. They’re smiling…hopeful. Each of these guys has been assured of the opportunity the earn the type of money few will ever see, a chance at football glory. To…

“This be the realest shit I ever wrote.”…Tupac At my best I’m a glass half full kind of a guy. But these days I find it so difficult to be optimistic about the view outside of my window. (Shout out Nas…”Project Window”) The state of the world’s global outlook feels…

A letter to a friend… Dear Friend, I’m sorry. I apologize for taking you for granted. I took you for granted and neglected you for the false love and admiration of others…but you were always there. I wish I could call you my best friend, but I’d never treat any…

It’s a cautionary tale as old as time itself. For those of us who believe in one all powerful, all knowing, merciful God, it is the first lesson taught in Genesis through the story of Adam and Eve. Quick overview for my nonreligious folks…God tells couple not to eat of…

Being a Better Man By Example I wrote this and shared it with my family a little over a year ago.

I remember sitting down in our little living room at the time to watch a DVD. It was family night for our little segment of our soon to be blended family. So, we had just finished a board game. The animated almost musical creation by Disney and the mind of…

In the hair care industry its known as “The Big Chop.” It happens when someone makes the decision to cut off their permed or relaxed hair a go totally natural…No more chemicals, processed products, excessive heat, just good ole YOU(and your hair). Now, you may be asking, “What does this…