Latest Passages

MACIE'S LETTERSMEMOS
May 25, 2023

MACIE’S GRAD LETTER

Of all the places you go, you ll always have a home in my loving arms.
MUSIC
May 12, 2023

A SOUNDTRACK TO AN OCTOBER SATURDAY NIGHT

“Springsteen” was the soundtrack to the moment I watched my son become a man.
MUSIC
January 13, 2023

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BADASS (PART 1)

The summer of 1984 was filled with memories of summer camp and Van Halen.

Every Passage Ever

MACIE'S LETTERSMEMOS
May 25, 2023

MACIE’S GRAD LETTER

Of all the places you go, you ll always have a home in my loving arms.
MUSIC
May 12, 2023

A SOUNDTRACK TO AN OCTOBER SATURDAY NIGHT

“Springsteen” was the soundtrack to the moment I watched my son become a man.
MUSIC
January 13, 2023

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BADASS (PART 1)

The summer of 1984 was filled with memories of summer camp and Van Halen.
MUSIC
December 16, 2022

DMX: A LOVE STORY

The story of DMX and how he became the unlikely spark to our romance.
MUSIC
December 9, 2022

COLOR ME BADD – C.M.B.

Color Me Badd were pioneers in R&B, and deserve respect for bringing attention to the genre
MUSIC
December 3, 2022

WHEN MUSIC BECAME MAGIC

39 years ago, the King of Pop changed my life forever and showed me magic.
MUSIC
November 18, 2022

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER

Disco was catchy, its cadence and tempo spoke to me. It was cool, and provocative.
MUSIC
November 11, 2022

LED ZEPPELIN IV

Led Zeppelin has reserved a spot in my memory from middle school that I still regret.
MUSIC
October 28, 2022

FAITH

"Faith" was the first time I unknowingly dipped my toe into the waters of adult thoughts.
MUSIC
October 21, 2022

LATE AT NIGHT

I remember the man who formed my first memories and planted the seed of music.
MUSINGS
January 20, 2022

ASHAMED

I always taught my kids, "Do the right thing". But knowing and doing are different things.
MOMENTS
January 20, 2022

JAEDON IN HAWAII

In February 2019, I was able to go on a surprise trip with my son, Jaedon.
MEMOS
December 22, 2021

BANKS’ FIRST LETTER

The first letter to my newborn son, Banks, expressing how happy we are to meet him.
MEMOS
December 10, 2021

LOVE HAS NO LIMIT

Even after your brother is born, my love for you could never diminish or change.
LIZZY'S LETTERSMEMOS
December 3, 2021

BORN TO BE A MOM

Motherhood is your calling and I'll be with you all the way.
MUSINGS
December 1, 2021

GRATITUDE IS A CONVICTION

In the midst of the holiday season, I think we should rethink how we approach gratitude.
MUSINGS
November 23, 2021

THIS TIME, WITH FEELING

Reflecting on my vulnerabilities through the years and how being a man influences them.
Know When to Hold & When to Fold Musing ArtMUSINGS
November 19, 2021

KNOW WHEN TO HOLD & WHEN TO FOLD

Knowing when to hold or fold is a philosophy that applies to every aspect of life.
MENTORS
November 9, 2021

MOM

My Mom is brilliant, and I've been learning from her for a lifetime.
MOMENTS
October 29, 2021

MONSTER MASHUP

A special Halloween post looking back at my most memorable costumes, for Halloween and otherwise.
MEMOS
October 22, 2021

HAPPY 80th, DAD

A special memo dedicated to my father for his 80th birthday.
MOMENTS
October 21, 2021

MACIE IN CHICAGO

During early September of 2021, Macie and I took a trip to the Windy City.
LENNOX'S LETTERSMEMOS
September 22, 2021

THE FIRST CUT IS THE DEEPEST

Reminding you that your first cut isn't a reflection of who you could become.
MOMENTS
August 25, 2021

LENNOX in LA

A time capsule of my 2018 trip to LA with my son, Lennox.
MUSINGS
August 12, 2021

BUST A MOVE

Too nervous to dance once before, I wasn't going to make the same mistake twice.
MENTORS
August 12, 2021

STANLEY B. JONES

Growing up on the farm, Stanley was an ethereal and influential presence of my childhood.
MUSINGS
August 11, 2021

KOBE: YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU KNOW

With the death of Kobe, I realize there's so much that I just didn't know.
MEMOS
August 9, 2021

First IMPRESSions

When starting new experiences, there's one thing to remember: you only get one first impression.
MEMOS
August 4, 2021

194 STEPS

Ever since you were born, my nighttime routine has always been to check on you.
MOMENTS
August 4, 2021

HOLDING IT IN

During aftercare, I would experience an incident that would leave me scarred for decades.
LIZZY'S LETTERSMEMOS
July 27, 2021

LOVE FOR LIZZY

For my beloved Lizzy, King's Passage is as much yours as it is mine.
MUSIC
July 13, 2021

LITTLE RED CORVETTE

Music is a force in my life, but it all leads back to this song.
MOMENTS
July 13, 2021

SLIDING INTO FIRST

One balmy summer evening, my little league game was about to go to shit. Literally.
The WHY
July 13, 2021

THE WHY

When your life unexpectedly changes, you learn what's important. This is The Why.
MACIE'S LETTERSMEMOS
June 27, 2021

A SUNDAY

I was recently lucky enough to have spent the most perfect Sunday with my babygirl.