“Give Me My Flowers”, a song performed by the late Reverend James Cleveland, has crossed my mind quite a bit lately. If you’ve never heard “Give Me My Flowers”, click here to listen. “Give Me My Flowers” “Give Me My Flowers” is an encouraging reminder for all of us to stop taking life and the existence of those whom we profess to care about and ... [Continue Reading]
Stand Up, The Vultures Are Circling
The last time we were together, I encouraged you to make sure your children had less Timon and Pumbaa in their lives and more Mufasa. In sum, I urged you to make sure your children are being raised to have a deep and abiding reverence for who they are so that they never lose sight of what is expected of them. During our time apart, I hope you ... [Continue Reading]
Are You Making a Difference or Are You Making The Difference?
Are You Making a Difference or Are You Making The Difference? ARE YOU MAKING A DIFFERENCE OR ARE YOU MAKING THE DIFFERENCE? July is a month where we commemorate a number of significant days. Among those celebratory days, the most significant of them is Independence Day. Although few things can top the birth of a nation, there are some lesser ... [Continue Reading]
Uneasy Lies The Head That Wears A Crown
In Henry IV, Part II, Act III, Scene 1, William Shakespeare wrote a line that should be forever tattooed on the foreheads of every child. Okay, perhaps “tattooed” is a bit strong. Allow me a moment to pause so that I may make it perfectly clear that I’m not proposing any form of child abuse. Nor am I advocating that parents should literally ... [Continue Reading]
Christmas Gifts From The 2015 PISA Exam
The 2015 PISA Exam results are in. And with Christmas being right around the corner, Americans are lucky that Santa won’t see the scores. Because if Santa had any idea about where America ranks in Science, Mathematics, and Reading many Americans would be getting a lump of coal this Holiday. Although Christmas lore indicates that it is bad ... [Continue Reading]
Election 2016: America is Who We Thought She Was
Like most parents, I too talked to my son about the outcome of Election 2016. However, different than many would expect, our discussion of Election 2016 was not a pretentious oblivious lament about the current State of the Union. Instead, our conversation centered squarely around the fact that the outcome was the one we long expected. Contrary ... [Continue Reading]
The State of America’s Fathers
A short while ago, I had both the honor and privilege to attend the 1st ever State of America's Fathers Summit. No different than any other high-level meeting, in attendance was a who’s who list of the top minds and advocates for an improved state of fatherhood in America. Full disclosure, yours truly was not invited because he was considered to ... [Continue Reading]
4 Parenting Tips From Muhammad Ali
As is the case with many people, I too have a Muhammad Ali story. Perhaps, it would be more accurate to state that I have several Muhammad Ali stories. I could tell you about the overwhelming number of times my father lectured me about the greatness of Muhammad Ali. A greatness that for my dad extended well beyond the boxing ring. While most ... [Continue Reading]
Do You Know the Seven Deadly Sins?
Do you remember The Seven Deadly Sins? I do. They are pride, covetousness, lust, anger, gluttony, envy, and sloth. I was first introduced to them by my grandmother. If memory serves me correctly, that first introduction preceded my grandmother’s attempt to get me to behave. I know that this going to come as a surprise to some of you but I ... [Continue Reading]
FACE IT YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN ARE AVERAGE
The other afternoon, I had the good fortune of chatting with a friend whom I have known for more than thirty years. During our discussion, he was lamenting his dissatisfaction with parents. Specifically, he was irritated by the number of parents who have children who merely strive to be average. My response to his parental annoyance – which you ... [Continue Reading]
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