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Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Jan 3, 2020
- 3 min
Three Tips for 2020 Marriage Success
Tuesday, I celebrated my tenth wedding anniversary. In Malcolm Gladwell’s book Outliers, he discusses Simon and Chase’s 10,000 hours theory. This theory suggests that 10,000 hours which takes about ten years of deliberate practice in a field, is required to achieve mastery. According to the 10,000 hours theory and the ten years of marriage I possess, I am an expert husband! I am not a perfect husband, but I do possess sound advice for men with interests in maintaining a long-
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Nov 8, 2019
- 2 min
Birthdays and Gratitude
On November 4th, I celebrated another birthday. Thank you for the email messages and social media posts. I am grateful for one more year and a job with a policy that gifts employees with a day off for their birthdays. My children tried their best to stay at home from school with me. They cried and pulled out all stunts to convince me that they needed to miss school. My middle son asked me, “What’s more important, sitting in class next to morons or spending time with your fami
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Oct 4, 2019
- 3 min
Goodbye La Vida Lindsay
I think it is time. We have reached the point where it is necessary to end the family vlog. I started our YouTube channel, La Vida Lindsay, in 2016, when my family and I decided to move abroad. Three years into the YouTube game, and it's time to make space for something new. Many of our episodes highlight activities with the kids, my capoeira training sessions, or progress on writing projects. Our lives have become routine, and I no longer feel a need to capture every moment.
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Jun 28, 2019
- 3 min
Cremation or Burial?
It started with a text. One of my sisters sent a group message about the importance of having life insurance. Several people within her circle had passed away and left families with insufficient resources to cover funeral arrangements. Have you ever thought about what you want to happen when your time comes? Brace yourself for this question. Do you want your body buried in a cemetery or cremated? Let me apologize, because the tone of this blog post is morbid. Death is also a
Dad
- May 31, 2019
- 3 min
A Letter For You
A few days ago my middle child turned seven years old. This week's blog post is the letter I wrote to him. Dear Emery, Today you turned seven years old! No, I didn’t forget. I have teased you for the last few days by saying that you will turn five soon, but I always knew which birthday this is for you. I remember the day you were born at home. Your strong mom brought you into this world at our place on 81st and Luella, without using drugs to numb the pain. We had the help of
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Mar 29, 2019
- 2 min
Life Without Motion
It’s important that we remind ourselves to slow down. In the mornings we try to get out of the house as fast as possible to get to our jobs. During our workday, we often rush from one task to the next. In the afternoons, we try to get home by the quickest route. I understand you are a working professional with a family. Work and family responsibilities can make it difficult to understand the concept of simplicity. I work a full-time job, manage a business, and partner with my
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Feb 1, 2019
- 3 min
A Pastor Meets the Devil
Last week, my parents came to visit. It was their first time in Antigua. My wife and I did our best to show them the country we now call home. One of the highlights of our time together was a trip to Devil's Bridge. Devil’s Bridge is a natural landmark. It’s located near Willikies Village and is composed of limestone rock at a point where the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean meet. The sight and sound of the waves crashing against the rocks are phenomenal. A popular story
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Oct 20, 2018
- 3 min
Chi-town Is My Hometown
There are times like this that I miss Chicago. I miss the people. I miss the smell of Giordano’s pizza. I miss driving pass Comiskey park (yes, I still call the White Sox baseball stadium Comiskey Park:) ) On Monday, October 15, we officially celebrated two years away from our home in Chicago. It's amazing to think about how much growth my family and I have experienced in these two years abroad. Our first stop was Mexico, where we spent 19 months, and now we live in Antigua a
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Aug 4, 2018
- 3 min
Dad, True Stories, & New Opportunities
When I was a child, I loved to spend time with my dad. We played basketball together and often I would tag along with him as he ran errands. My recent visit to Los Angeles, where my dad lives, reminded me of how much I appreciate the man who has made a significant impact on my life. We exercised together, went to lunch, and just hung out. During our time together, my dad told me that my grandfather died when riding in a bucket truck and coming in contact with a live wire. In
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Jun 23, 2018
- 4 min
Every Day Remains Father's Day
*Last week, the following post appeared on my column at The Good Men Project. * On December 17, 2010, my partner gave birth to our first child. It was one of the happiest moments of my life. Within three years, we had two more children. From the moment I became a dad, I was determined to make every day Father’s Day. Holidays can serve as occasions marked by positive and negative emotions. For some, Father’s Day stirs up fond memories of time with family and showering dad with
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