MACIE’S GRAD LETTER
Of all the places you go, you ll always have a home in my loving arms.
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A SOUNDTRACK TO AN OCTOBER SATURDAY NIGHT
A SOUNDTRACK TO AN OCTOBER SATURDAY NIGHT
“Springsteen” was the soundtrack to the moment I watched my son become a man.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BADASS (PART 1)
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BADASS (PART 1)
The summer of 1984 was filled with memories of summer camp and Van Halen.
Every Passage Ever
MACIE’S GRAD LETTER
MACIE’S GRAD LETTER
Of all the places you go, you ll always have a home in my loving arms.
A SOUNDTRACK TO AN OCTOBER SATURDAY NIGHT
A SOUNDTRACK TO AN OCTOBER SATURDAY NIGHT
“Springsteen” was the soundtrack to the moment I watched my son become a man.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BADASS (PART 1)
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BADASS (PART 1)
The summer of 1984 was filled with memories of summer camp and Van Halen.
DMX: A LOVE STORY
DMX: A LOVE STORY
The story of DMX and how he became the unlikely spark to our romance.
COLOR ME BADD – C.M.B.
COLOR ME BADD – C.M.B.
Color Me Badd were pioneers in R&B, and deserve respect for bringing attention to the genre
WHEN MUSIC BECAME MAGIC
WHEN MUSIC BECAME MAGIC
39 years ago, the King of Pop changed my life forever and showed me magic.
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
Disco was catchy, its cadence and tempo spoke to me. It was cool, and provocative.
LED ZEPPELIN IV
LED ZEPPELIN IV
Led Zeppelin has reserved a spot in my memory from middle school that I still regret.
FAITH
FAITH
"Faith" was the first time I unknowingly dipped my toe into the waters of adult thoughts.
LATE AT NIGHT
LATE AT NIGHT
I remember the man who formed my first memories and planted the seed of music.
ASHAMED
ASHAMED
I always taught my kids, "Do the right thing". But knowing and doing are different things.
JAEDON IN HAWAII
JAEDON IN HAWAII
In February 2019, I was able to go on a surprise trip with my son, Jaedon.
BANKS’ FIRST LETTER
BANKS’ FIRST LETTER
The first letter to my newborn son, Banks, expressing how happy we are to meet him.
LOVE HAS NO LIMIT
LOVE HAS NO LIMIT
Even after your brother is born, my love for you could never diminish or change.
GRATITUDE IS A CONVICTION
GRATITUDE IS A CONVICTION
In the midst of the holiday season, I think we should rethink how we approach gratitude.
THIS TIME, WITH FEELING
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
KNOW WHEN TO HOLD & WHEN TO FOLD
Knowing when to hold or fold is a philosophy that applies to every aspect of life.
MONSTER MASHUP
MONSTER MASHUP
A special Halloween post looking back at my most memorable costumes, for Halloween and otherwise.
MACIE IN CHICAGO
MACIE IN CHICAGO
During early September of 2021, Macie and I took a trip to the Windy City.
THE FIRST CUT IS THE DEEPEST
THE FIRST CUT IS THE DEEPEST
Reminding you that your first cut isn't a reflection of who you could become.
BUST A MOVE
BUST A MOVE
Too nervous to dance once before, I wasn't going to make the same mistake twice.
STANLEY B. JONES
STANLEY B. JONES
Growing up on the farm, Stanley was an ethereal and influential presence of my childhood.
KOBE: YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU KNOW
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.
First IMPRESSions
First IMPRESSions
When starting new experiences, there's one thing to remember: you only get one first impression.
HOLDING IT IN
HOLDING IT IN
During aftercare, I would experience an incident that would leave me scarred for decades.
LITTLE RED CORVETTE
LITTLE RED CORVETTE
Music is a force in my life, but it all leads back to this song.
SLIDING INTO FIRST
SLIDING INTO FIRST
One balmy summer evening, my little league game was about to go to shit. Literally.
A SUNDAY
A SUNDAY
I was recently lucky enough to have spent the most perfect Sunday with my babygirl.