A King's Dream Deferred
When you reflect before sleep, the ideas can create scenes in your dreams. Dreams possess the potential to transform communities,...
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Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Dec 16, 2022
- 3 min
For Zu at Twelve
This week you turned twelve years old. Last Friday, you complained about a sore right leg. Twice, you stopped swimming practice early...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Nov 25, 2022
- 3 min
3 For U
Happy International Men’s Day and Thanksgiving! November 19 is the date established to acknowledge men's positive roles in their...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Nov 18, 2022
- 3 min
Small Planes, Medium Fins, and Big Shoes
Have you ever sat on a chartered plane? If not, let me tell you that outside of the additional fees, it's similar to a commercial flight....
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Aug 5, 2022
- 2 min
Mkazo at 9
Dear Kazo, I am writing this from the Miami airport. Your mom took you and your siblings to play in the airport’s indoor playground. We...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Jun 24, 2022
- 3 min
Fridays after Father's Day
“Pick up the pillows. Get the pillows off the floor.” Of course, you must repeat yourself multiple times to complete a single task. This...
Dad
- Jun 3, 2022
- 3 min
4 Emery at 10
Today is your 10th birthday! Last week, you told me that it was your last week as a 9-year-old. Thank you for the reminder. Yesterday, we...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Mar 25, 2022
- 4 min
Next to You
During this Women’s History Month, let me remind you that you do not have to go far to celebrate the contributions of women to our...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Feb 11, 2022
- 3 min
For You and Your Cupcake
Sometimes we convince ourselves that relationships are easy. We assume that love will fix every problem in ourselves and our partners....
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Dec 17, 2021
- 2 min
Dear Zu,
Today you turn 11 years old. It’s hard to believe my little girl is making one more step toward becoming a woman. Every year on this day,...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Nov 5, 2021
- 3 min
Rituals and Support
On Monday, I sat looking at my computer screen, attempting to decide what to share with you this week. My family went on Antigua's highly...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- May 7, 2021
- 3 min
This Week, Today, and Tomorrow
A lot is going on this week. In the US, police departments are reviewing body camera policies following the 2020 police shooting of...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Apr 30, 2021
- 3 min
Purpose and Love
Do you believe that everything happens for a reason? Perhaps, like the flowers beginning to blossom outside your door, you were planted...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Feb 19, 2021
- 5 min
Remote Learning Chaos
How are things in your community? My sisters, living in Chicago, are experiencing a winter storm during this week of Valentines and Black...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Dec 4, 2020
- 3 min
Book Delays and Christmas Plays
Do you always meet your deadlines? I often pride myself on getting work done on time, but sometimes things do not go as planned.
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