I found this photo in my albums while looking for a particular picture. It made me a little sad. I met Kangol Kid at a National Parents Organization event back in 2019. He was there to speak about fatherhood and the family court system, as was I. When I met him, I was surprised but…
Read moreRoy Craddock III – 1935-2022
My father fell ill thirteen months ago, and I’ve made numerous visits to see him in the hospital and nursing home. Almost every time I saw him at the nursing home, I’d bring him food from one of his favorite chicken spots – Popeyes! He would gobble it down like it was his last meal…
Read moreHank Azaria, Kevin Bacon and Bryan Cranston on fatherhood
In this candid documentary series, celebrity dads including Kevin Bacon, Bryan Cranston, and Mike Myers open up to Hank Azaria as he quizzes them about fatherhood. It’s not often you’ll see Hollywood personalities speaking so openly and honestly about such an intimate subject, but Hank’s direct questioning encourages his friends to speak from the heart….
Read moreDestination Unknown: From No Dad to Girl Dad
This podcast is a must-hear. It’s a compelling story about two strangers. It’s a podcast series about a father and his unknown daughter and his fight to do the right thing while battling everything wrong with the family court system. Listen HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/destination-unknown-from-no-dad-to-girl-dad/id1561786885 Clayton Craddock is a father, independent thinker, and the founder and publisher of…
Read moreMy Little Man – The Next Marc Davis? Bubba Wallace? Or, The One And Only Naseem Craddock!
I can’t remember what age he was when I started this, but I knew I was onto something once a few years passed. I’m the kind of parent who documents almost everything. Taking video or photos of life events will pay off in the long run. It sure did here. My son still has a…
Read moreWhat’s It Like Being A Dad?
What’s it like being a dad? Teaching your teenager to drive, giving your kid’s pet fish a funeral, explaining the birds and the bees, playing catch—-fatherhood isn’t something that happens all at once. It’s a day in day out choice to show up for your kids. Music: Celeste (Instrumental) by Les Enfants. License by The…
Read more8 Reasons Why Fathers Matter
A few years ago, I asked one of my closest friends an interesting question. Why would anyone think I wasn’t essential for the proper rearing of my children? Many often assume that after a divorce, the mother gets the children, and the father leaves and pays child support. The dad visits his kids every other…
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A Tribute To Eddie Van Halen by his son Wolfgang- “Distance”
People die from more types of diseases than COVID. It’s a fact we all seem to be forgetting. Life is short. Take advantage of the time we have right now and never let an opportunity go to waste to reach out to friends and family. Wolfgang Van Halen has released “Distance,” his first solo single…
Read moreDo You Have To Pay Child Support? No! You can opt-out.
When people ask me how I can be divorced with two children and pay no child support, I tell them I took a cue from Nancy Reagan; I “just said no.” I took the road less traveled. I’ve been fortunate to be a full-time musician for the past twenty-three years. Since our daughter’s birth in…
Read moreDon’t Judge A Book By Its Cover
This photo was of me laying down a track for a heavy metal/fusion band many years ago. Don’t be fooled by the way I’m dressed. Many moons ago, I worked a square job-meaning a 9-5 day gig. I was a financial services rep for MetLife and also a banker at Chase. Yeah, I did what…
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