1972

And so it is here...another year.

But this year is different.

This year I slide into 40! Today! And it feels good.

I had to take a moment to reflect and express my thanks. It's amazing to know that I've been around for 40 yrs. That's not old...that's a blessing. The great part is that I know I've got 75 more years left.

Thank you for all the well wishes. I really do appreciate them all. Thanks to everybody who came and partied with me this weekend! It means alot to see my family and friends travel from near and far just to spend time with me. Thanks to those who wanted to be here but couldn't.

Growing up, I never felt comfortable with people making a fuss over my birthday. Not sure why. As I've gotten older, I've accepted it. Lol. And I am grateful

One Love

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Diggame

welcome home

HOME - the place in which one's domestic affections are centered. By this definition, home is where you make it. They say that HOME is where the heart is. And that is so true. This past weekend, I had the opportunity to visit HOME. Not the city where I was born...Newark, NJ. Not the city where I grew up...Florence, SC Not the city where I have lived for the past 15 yrs...Atlanta, GA I went HOME to Orangeburg, SC. More specifically...my alma mater, South Carolina State University. It was our homecoming weekend so I went back to enjoy the festivities. I had not been there in 5 yrs. To say that I had fun would be an understatement. I had a ball. More importantly, being back on the campus reminded me of who I am and who I was in the fall of 1991. I have often said that the years at that school were the best years of my life. The best 5 1/2 years of my life!! LOL. Yes, it took me that long to graduate. The School of Business was no joke! But I had fun. I learned so much about myself. I didn't step on the campus in search of who I was. I knew who Kyle was and where he was headed. I learned how to struggle. I don't think you could ever be THAT broke and have THAT much fun. I learned how to push myself and overcome challenges. Anybody can quit when you get knocked down. It's all about how you bounce back when you get knocked down. These were some of life's lessons that I carry with me to this day.

I left all of my blood, sweat, and tears in this stadium. Football was always my first love. When I came to play football for South Carolina State, I wasn't sure how it would turn out. I'm glad that I played there. I wore the Garnet & Blue with pride. Playing football is one thing...playing for a HBCU is something else. Truly a beautiful experience. Walking into that stadium gives me goosebumps because I know that I left it all on the field. More importantly, I bonded with some great young men who have become true staples in my life (more about that in a future blog) One great thing about going back to Homecoming is seeing old friends. You are reminded of the bonds that were created years ago that is still strong to this day. I learned alot about women when I was at SC State. LOL. It's interesting that people come to me about relationship advice now. Back in the day, my track record with relationships was horrible. It wasn't that I couldn't get a woman. That wasn't the problem...I just couldn't keep em. LOL. Was it my fault? That depends on who you ask. Sometimes it was. Nevertheless, by the time I left school I had met my future wife. Lastly, Homecoming reminds me of personal growth and the growth around me. It's about seeing your boys go from 18 yr old young - beer drinking warriors...to grown successful men. It's about seeing that female friend go from being shy and unassuming to running a Fortune 500 company. It's about seeing the look in the eyes of the professors smile at you knowing that they had a part of your success. It's about one big family. This was Skyler's first trip to Homecoming. As you can see, she was chillin. LOL

Life changing experiences during a 5 1/2 years span that mold you into who you are. Time flies and people change. One thing always remains consistent...HOME!!

Can't wait to go back. 

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off tha dome

random thoughts...

"So much to write and say, yo I don't know where to start
So I'll begin with the basics and flow from the heart..."

i've been neglecting this blog for a minute...but i'm back

one of the highlights of my day...getting Skyler dressed. not sure why but i enjoy that quality time with her

willie washington...lmao! just hearing that name or saying it makes me laugh *inside joke*

go vote. i don't care who you vote for. go vote

i'm on instagram and sometimes i wonder...if somebody posts 8 pics in a day and i only "like" one of them, does that mean that i don't like the rest of them?

it's good to have the homie JFresh back on the East Coast. he's been in LA for the past 10yrs. welcome back, bruh

donald trump is an idiot and an asshole

i coach my son Kameron's 9 and under youth football team and we're 6-1 right now. it's been a fun season thus far

most left handed people that i know have sloppy handwriting

mitt romney reminds me of a lotta rappers of today...hot air with no substance

the NBA season starts next week. you ready for it?

kendrick lamar's album...in a word...cooooooold

did you hear the story about the guy whose girlfriend broke up with him and the NEXT day he won the lottery? i wonder how she felt...

do you talk to telemarketers? i do. i like to cut them off while they are reading their "script" and see if they can still try to find their "place"

remember when mike vick was the "next best thing"?

i can't lie...my high school's homecoming events is bigger than a lotta college homecoming's. shoutout to Wilson High School

church people always talk about not being judgmental. but if you sit in "their seat"...see what happens.

i don't like cats

fellas...choose your words carefully. they can get you kicked out of her bedroom before you even get close to her

ladies...nothing worse than a woman with dirty white sneakers

the ESPN 30 for 30 on Benji Wilson was one of the best ones they've aired.

is it just me or has it been cool to be downright disrespectful to OUR president? people have gotten out of hand

my dishwasher is broke. guess who is bussin suds now?

you ever been at work and somebody sends you an email but their desk is a few steps away from yours?

remember when Cam Newton was the "next best thing"? wake up Cam!!!

i gotta get back to bloggin like i used to. gotta remind y'all how dope i am as a writer. i ain't no joke! *modestly speaking*

red wine is soooooo good...but it makes me sleepy

i slide into 40 in december. i'm looking forward to the party even tho i know nuffin about it.

when Jodeci's Stay comes on...

we always had # 2 pencils when we were in school. did they make # 1 or # 3 pencils?

RGIII is now the "next best thing"...according to the experts

i hate seeing kids get off the school bus with NO books in their hands

some parents are just raggedy

remember when stamps were $.20 ?

one day i had on sweatpants and a hoodie. the next day i had on shorts and was cooking on the grill. this weather is crazy

thursday nights...i'm watching Scandal!!!

i think i'm gonna push Kameron to be on the choir at church. he can sing. jussssss like his daddy

Skyler is walking now. It's hard trying to child proof the house...

why is there always ONE jerk who won't turn their phone off before the plane takes off?

the debates were funny

i don't like being lied to. don't piss on me a tell me that it's raining

who loads all of the information onto the Internet. can it be stored on a floppy disk???

stuck in the friend zone

"There is a hole in every zone." - Anonymous

This rule applies in football and basketball.

The friend zone? Not as much

What is the friend zone? The friend zone is the equivalent of the Black Hole in outer space. Once you're in there...you're stuck. I think it's damn near impossible to get out of it if you are a man. Women?? It's possible. 

The good folks at Men's Health Magazine has offered a few tips about getting out of the friend zone. Try it. Let me know if it works. 

Want to make your girl friend your girlfriend? Of course you do. In a study where 88 opposite-sex pairs of friends filled out questionnaires about their relationship, guys were more likely to be attracted to their female pals than the other way around, the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships found.

Men were also more likely to overestimate their female friends’ attraction to them. So if you find yourself wanting to jump from the Friend Ship to the Relation Ship—see what we did there?—abide by these four strategies to make the tricky transition go as smooth as possible. (But believe us: There are still plenty of Good Reasons Not to Sleep with Her.)

1. Assess the Situation

First, is she available? “If she has a boyfriend, is just getting over someone, or is confused about what she wants, it’s a red light,” says Ian Kerner, Ph.D., sexuality counselor and author of She Comes First. “Otherwise you’ll look like you’re trying to seize an opportunity, which could leave her feeling betrayed.” If, however, you spend lots of one-on-one time together, your interactions often feel like dates, or they have a romantic energy about them, those are good signs that you could become something more than friends.

2. Test the Waters

“In conversation mention, ‘Gee, if I were dating you, I would do x, y, z,’ and see her reaction to it,” suggests Amy Laurent, relationship expert and star of Bravo’s upcoming series Miss Advised. “If it makes her uncomfortable or she laughs and says, ‘Oh stop!’ with an awkward smile, you may be crossing the boundary and need to respect that she may simply just want to be friends with you.” But if she seems genuinely interested in how you would treat her—for instance, she asks follow-up questions to your hypothetical scenario—she may already be thinking you’re boyfriend material.

3. Make a Pact

You have to know going in that there’s a risk of ruining your friendship if a relationship ultimately doesn’t work out, Laurent says. “Make a pact to not let that happen,” she adds. “If you’re going to risk a great friendship, make sure two elements—respect and communication—are always there. Because hopefully they’ll still be there and you can go back to being friends.”

4. Find the Right Moment

Telling her you want to date her while drunk and standing in the middle of a crowded bar surrounded by a group of friends: Bad idea, buddy. “Women are often very sensitive to context, so even if she feels the same way about you, she may not feel comfortable telling you in that moment,” Kerner says. Your game plan: Confess your feelings when the two of you are alone. “Make sure you’re in a fun, romantic context such as out to dinner, on a walk, or shopping together to help set the tone,” Kerner adds. “Then, depending on the situation, put your arm around her, hold her hand, or say, ‘I’m just going to do something here,’ and lean in for a kiss,” he adds. “These actions give her the opportunity to reciprocate if she feels the same way.”

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life's lessons

I saw this today and I wanted to share it with you.

When I saw it, I thought about a good friend of mine

I think we all can apply this to ourselves.

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Happy Birthday, Skyler

I remember it like it was yesterday

It was May 10, 2011. I was at the doctor's office with Mommy. The doctor looked at us and said..."You're having a GIRL!!!" 

I was SO happy! A girl? Finally!!! 

But a few seconds later...reality set in. My joy turned to fear because I knew nothing about girls. We had already dealt with raising your 3 brothers. In my mind...sons were work but easy for me. I understand them. But a girl? Can I raise a girl? Am I ready to bring a girl into this world? I remember praying that night and asking God that you come to us healthy. And that's all that I prayed for. I knew if I trusted HIM, that my fears would be eased. And they were

September 28, 2011 was one of the happiest...if not the happiest day of my life. God blessed us with you. Words cannot explain how I felt to see your little round face. Before you were delivered, the doctor asked me how much I thought you'd weigh. I said "seven pounds and four ounces"...and I was correct. Mommy and Auntie Lisa named you Skyler. They insisted that your name be spelled the way that it is because in your name is my name. 

This past year has been a blessing. My life has changed so much since your arrival. All of my friends who have daughters told me that I was gonna change. And I have!! I've gone from being Rambo with your brothers to Barney with you. You've already learned at a young age that you have Daddy wrapped around your finger. You are truly a Daddy's Girl. I'm proud to say that! Your intelligence and strength is beyond your age and I hope that it continues. 

I know that it's easy for me to want you to be a sweet, cuddly little baby forever but that's not likely. You'll grow into a little girl...then young woman...then grown woman. But you'll always be Daddy's princess. I understand that the relationship that you and I share will help mold your thoughts and opinions on men. I know the bar is set high but I hope that you will learn the lessons that I try to teach you. I'm sure it won't be easy to date when you have THREE older, protective brothers. Not to mention a father who won't let you see any bum off the streets. But I'll be fair. I'll give you the same things that I've given your brothers...love, discipline, and an example to follow. 

Today we celebrate your first birthday. I hope that you have at least 100 more. And one day I want you to read this and get the feelings and the emotions that I feel. I love how we laugh and play together. I love how you lay on my chest when you fall asleep. I love it all. Most importantly, Daddy loves you!

Happy Birthday Skyler! 

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