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,...
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Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Oct 29, 20213 min read
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
Jul 30, 20212 min read
"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, 20213 min read
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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 18, 20212 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20213 min read
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
Dec 18, 20203 min read
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...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Aug 7, 20202 min read
Re: 7 Years Old!
Today, you turn seven years old! We’ve teased you for the past month by saying that you will turn five in August.
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
May 29, 20203 min read
Re: E's Birthday and George Floyd
Today, you are eight years old! From the police killing of George Floyd to the opportunities we have in Antigua, I realize it is a blessing
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Mar 13, 20203 min read
What or Who Killed Malcolm X?
The coronavirus did not kill Malcolm X. Members of the Nation of Islam (NOI), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the New York...
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Dec 20, 20193 min read
Dear Zuri,
This week, you made nine years old! Where did the time go? I remember the day you were born like it happened yesterday. Your mom began...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Nov 15, 20193 min read
Daddy's Kisses
Last weekend, I embarrassed my daughter. She had a sleepover, and I kissed her in the presence of her friend. Every night, before the...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Aug 2, 20192 min read
No More Daddy's Baby Boy
Dear Mkazo, Today is your day, Kazo! You turned six years old today. Your mother and I are surprised to see how fast you are growing. By...
Dad
May 31, 20193 min read
A Letter For You
A few days ago my middle child turned seven years old. This week's blog post is the letter I wrote to him. Dear Emery, Today you turned...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
May 3, 20193 min read
Work, Home, and Progress?
In the header picture of this post, I am trying to write. With two boys, hanging on my arms and asking for my attention, the simple task...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Mar 1, 20193 min read
My Father's Eye
I completed the writing challenge. The Good Men Project sponsored a challenge to encourage writers to produce fifteen articles in...
Dad
Dec 21, 20183 min read
Dear Vizuri,
It’s hard to believe. You are eight years old today. I am proud to be your father. You are smart, creative, and beautiful. I could not be...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jun 23, 20184 min read
Every Day Remains Father's Day
*Last week, the following post appeared on my column at The Good Men Project. * On December 17, 2010, my partner gave birth to our first...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
May 26, 20183 min read
Early Foundations, Books, and Parenthood
Books filled my childhood. With my father's work as a church pastor, he maintained a home office with volumes of books on religion and...
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