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10 Days
What if you only had ten more days to live? Would you concern yourself with Trump's lies, Justice Thomas' ethics, Kendrick Lamar and...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
May 17, 20243 min read


Racing Through Palestine and Israel
Where do you stand? Is it alongside Palestine or Israel? Both have killed. On Sunday, I stood on the Yasco track on Old Parham Road. As I...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
May 10, 20243 min read


Predictions, Plans, Purposes
What’s your prediction, plan, and purpose? Goal achievement begins with how you think. Expectations drive the process, but they don't...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
May 3, 20243 min read


3 Ws and 1 H
Ask yourself three questions beginning with the letter W. Then follow up with another question that starts with H. Did why, what, who,...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Apr 26, 20242 min read


Still Running
Did the rain force you indoors? Perhaps you wanted to follow the advice in last week’s blog and run outside, but the weather changed your...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Apr 19, 20242 min read


Stop Running
Picture yourself picking up carry-out food after work on a Friday evening at a local restaurant. Got it? By getting it, I mean the image,...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Apr 12, 20243 min read


American Fiction as Non-fiction
“You would like the movie, American Fiction.” “Really? Is it on Netflix?” “No. iTunes. You can rent it.” I found the movie American...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Apr 5, 20243 min read


March Madness on Island
If you're looking for an analysis of the NCAA tournament or an opinion piece on Diddy and Simmons, prepare for disappointment. I've only...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Mar 29, 20242 min read


Lost in the Woods
We arrived at the hiking leader's home at 5:33 AM. She was already in her car and ready to leave. While pulling up behind her, I looked...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Mar 22, 20244 min read


One Love
“Good day. Five for One Love. The Marley movie,” I said and pointed at the movie poster for Bob Marley: One Love. From behind the glass,...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Mar 15, 20243 min read


When DEIA Hate Is Good
I hit the driveway after a long run, and my phone lit up. Two colleagues messaged me about an email sent to all university faculty. An...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Mar 8, 20244 min read


DEIA Beginnings
A mixture of nerves and enthusiasm filled my body. Moments before any presentation it’s the same thing. I'm excited about the topic,...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Mar 1, 20244 min read


Kissing Counsellors
Do you care if Fani let Nathan touch her fanny? According to the Oxford Dictionary, fanny is vulgar slang for a woman's genitals in...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Feb 23, 20243 min read


The Process
How did your Super Bowl Sunday turn out? Were you happy with the results? Did you lose any money? I should've bet on the Chiefs and...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Feb 16, 20243 min read


Super Authenticity
Where will you put your money this weekend? Will you bet on the 49ers or the Chiefs? Perhaps you will keep your bills in your wallet...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Feb 9, 20243 min read


Dark Ideas and Light Actions
Where does your mind drift when pushed toward darkness and silence? Do you reach for the nearest light switch or your phone? Perhaps...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Feb 2, 20243 min read


Exercise and Death
Picture this. It's early Saturday morning, and you decide to go for a run. After you get dressed, drink a glass of water, and eat a...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jan 26, 20242 min read


Quiet times Quiet mind
Where do you do your best thinking? Do you prefer coffee shops, libraries, or private offices? Perhaps you're not pinned to any...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jan 19, 20244 min read


2 more for 2024
Last week, I offered you four questions to ask yourself. This week, I have two more to help you start your year with a solid start. The...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jan 12, 20242 min read


4 for 2024
The clock hit midnight. Fireworks lit up the sky. You kissed your special someone and realized you survived another year. Perhaps you...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jan 5, 20242 min read
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