As a kid growing up in Brooklyn, NY, I never thought about what it would be like to get older. During those times all I could think about was playing basketball and having fun. I had those experiences because my positive parents made sure that was all I had to think about. I feel really [...]
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I grew up in the 1950’s and 1960’s. During those times I can remember two topics that filled the air waves. Those topics were the cold war and the civil rights movement. The cold war, for those who are too young to know, was a confrontation that existed between the United States and Russia. It [...]
The one thing that gives me some stability in my life is that some things remain the same. I’m very thankful that I have a job to go to every day, that I have a place to live and food to eat. There are times when I take these things for granted. It’s not until [...]
Over the seven years since being divorced there is one topic that comes up as I interact with other dads. That topic is child support. I’ve heard everything. Some dads think that they shouldn’t pay. Some dads think that the mom isn’t spending the money right. Some dads think that they are paying too much. [...]
School’s out for summer. I really love that song by Alice Cooper. As a child I could not wait for the school year to end. It gave me all time I needed to play, play, and play. It was a great feeling for the sun to be out until 9 or 10 pm. Although, my [...]
Hello. My name is Wendell Jordan Jr. I am guest blogging for my dad for Father’s Day. I am the father of two very lovely children Kamaria and Amir. I want to talk about raising a son. I have a 14 month son named Amir. I chose that name because of its meaning, leader or [...]
Mother’s Day is one of the most treasured holidays of the year. This is because without mom, our lives would be void. This is not to say that dads are not equally important, but I want to save that discussion for June 20. My experience with my mom is one of great memories. She has [...]
When I separated from my ex wife, I was fearful about what the future had for me. This was someone I had been with for over 20 years. Although I feel it was the best for both of us to go our separate ways, I was moving into an unknown area. The other question mark [...]
The one thing that I feel had the greatest affect on my kids is those years I was an active drinker and drug user. That time, which lasted for over 20 years, turned from an enjoyable pastime to an overpowering addiction. It ended when I was forced to realize that in order for my life [...]
The one thing that every positive parent wants is for his/her children to be successful adults. Having a good education is a sure way to guarantee that success. Most of us start when our children are very young. We stress the importance of being able to read, do arithmetic and to write somewhat legibly. Although [...]