Chat, Talk, Lecture
“Dad, have you heard of this thing called AI Chat?” “No, what’s that?” “It’s not ChatGpt. It helps you respond to someone when they say...
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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 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
- Oct 28, 2022
- 3 min
Splash
Splash. Does reading the word splash conjure feelings of water hitting you in the face? Perhaps, it makes you think about the puddle...
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
- May 13, 2022
- 3 min
Samuels Today, You Tomorrow
I did something that I don’t like to do first thing in the morning. Instead of grabbing my journal, I reached for the phone and checked...
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
- Oct 29, 2021
- 3 min
Scare Yourself!
Is Halloween a big thing in your house? In Antigua and Barbuda, people are familiar with Halloween, but it is not popular like in the...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Aug 27, 2021
- 4 min
The Visit to Another World
You might think that wearing a face mask will prepare you to scuba dive. During a dive, you wear goggles with a mask that covers your nose.
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Jul 30, 2021
- 2 min
"Likle Messi"
Dear Kazo, This weekend, you turn eight years old. Happy Birthday! Time is moving almost as quickly as your legs in a race. This year,...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Jul 16, 2021
- 3 min
70
Dear Dad, Two days ago was your 70th birthday! We talked early on Wednesday morning. I am writing you this letter to say congrats again...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Jun 25, 2021
- 3 min
Powerful Pets, Birthday Bashes, and Slick Skates
If you're a father, I hope your family made you feel special last Sunday. In this week's blog post, I will share details of the first 45...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Jun 18, 2021
- 2 min
Work, Fatherhood, and Liberation
How would you describe this week? Before standing at my writing desk to type these words, I thought about that question. Over the last...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- May 28, 2021
- 3 min
Dear Emery at 9,
Today, you turn nine years old! No, of course, I did not forget. Everyone who knows you knows it's your special day. Like previous years,...
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
- Feb 26, 2021
- 4 min
Tattoos, Muscles, and Legacy
Do muscles, tattoos, and children make you a man? I’m sure you know the answer to that question. In case you’re having a fuzzy moment,...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Dec 18, 2020
- 3 min
Fathers of Daughters
Fathers, we are among the first examples of love that our children will experience. We must do our best to prioritize mindful time with...
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