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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


For Men and Boys Today
Are you in any group chats? Perhaps someone added you to a WhatsApp or Facebook group. "Happy International Men's Day to all the men in...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Nov 24, 20233 min read


Marriages, Madness, and Medical School
Dear Student, It's been a minute since we've talked. You've spent hours with your books and devices in the library. I have had various...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Sep 1, 20233 min read


Life Tests
Sometimes, you receive tests in life that you cannot pass alone. Instead of multiple choices, the questions appear in the form of...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Aug 25, 20232 min read


Your Pain
When was the last time you experienced pain? We know pain can surface in physical and emotional forms. Perhaps, you are going through a...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Aug 11, 20232 min read


Dear Kaz,
You turned ten years old. Congrats on joining the double-digits club! This year, dinosaurs, swimming, and skateboarding made your list of...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Aug 4, 20232 min read


Sunny Summers and Writing Shadows
Are you struggling with writing? It's the summer, and you want it to be a productive season. However, in between the warmer weather and...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jun 30, 20232 min read


Fathers and This Day
Sunday is our day. It's Father's Day, and perhaps we should anticipate a proper celebration for the work we do year-round to support our...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jun 16, 20233 min read


A Luta
A luta continua. This phrase inspired a song by Miriam Makeba’s daughter and an album by Big Youth. It also became the title of a film...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jun 9, 20232 min read


Soccer or Football?
Dear Emery, How does it feel to turn 11 years old? I remember that age, but I won't bore you with stories of my year in the fifth grade....
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jun 2, 20232 min read


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,...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jan 13, 20234 min read


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
Dec 16, 20223 min read


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 25, 20223 min read


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
Nov 18, 20223 min read


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
Aug 5, 20222 min read


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...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jun 24, 20223 min read


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...

Dad
Jun 3, 20223 min read


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
Mar 25, 20224 min read


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
Feb 11, 20223 min read
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