This is from a press conference I was a part of yesterday: National Parents Organization (NPO) works to ensure that fit and willing parents receive equal time with their children during and after separation and divorce. The nonprofit works to help children enjoy the benefits of having both parents in their lives. Research shows children…
Read moreMy Mother – Rosalyn Lee Craddock
My mother. Rosalyn Lee Craddock She died on Sunday April 28th, 2019. 85 years on planet earth. My family knew she was dying for a while but it’s different when it actually happens. She had several different health issues but was diagnosed with lung cancer last fall. She had several chemotherapy sessions,…
Read moreMy Parents At Ain’t Too Proud
My mother and father. I am relieved that I could have both of them see Ain’t Too Proud recently. I’ve been working on this produciton for so long and was worried that my mother wouldn’t be able to see it. She made it, in style and enjoyed every minute. I’ve played drums for as long…
Read moreThe Ain’t Too Proud Family
The cast of Ain’t Too Proud are such cool and caring people. After the show last Saturday, several of them came to say hello to my ailing mom. She is not doing too well and her health is fading but the warmth and generosity of my colleagues brightened up her day. The director, choreographer, associate…
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Grieving
My kids and I watch Black-ish together. Since I was away for so long this year, we just started to watch this season last night. The first episode was about death and grieving. I saw on my “memories” list on Facebook today that it’s been three years since my good friend Keshia Simone Pegues suddenly…
Read moreWhy marriage, not just living together, may be the key to family stability
An interesting study by: W. Bradford Wilcox and Laurie DeRose Our results suggest that there is something about marriage per se that bolsters stability. It could be the elaborate ritual marking the entry into marriage; the norms of commitment, fidelity, and permanence associated with the institution; the distinctive treatment of family and friends extended to married…
Read moreThe Daily Grind – #fatherhood #rest #priorities
Fourteen years as a father has taught me a lot about life. It has opened my eyes to human nature, the way different people think. It has also helped me see myself in a different light. I realize that I can push myself to do things that I don’t necessarily want to do. Ever…
Read moreHow Do You Spell Dad? L-O-V-E
Waking up at the crack of dawn sucks. It just does. Well, it does for me. I’ve never been a morning person. I never will be. I like to get up at about 9 or 10AM. Well, that’s just not the life I’ve chosen to live. You see, I get up so early for a…
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