Granny & Unc.

 Peace!...with 2 fingers!

Mother & I.

 Peace!...with 2 fingers:)

R.E.G.G.I.E

I've been a man of few words the 

past several years 

but today I wanted to share a few words of the

hurt I feel 

after losing my oldest brother Mr. Reggie on 

12/19/23. 

We didn't always meet eye 2 eye 

on many of things 

 while hitting a few nerves time & again 

but losing this unique soul truly breaks my heart:(

All he ever wanted to do was music & 

create a positive impact on those around him. 

Looking back, that's exactly what he did 

in his own way.

Gonna miss you sir. Love ya & never forget.

 

Peace!...with 2 fingers!

Blacktop.

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

MoveOn.

After arriving back 2 hometown Chicago for 

family & support, we decide on a few days 

@ the Weddington's getaway.

This would be the most perfect time 2 

gather & reestablish ourselves after losing 

big sister from her bout with cancer.  

(Rest in Peace Jackie...we loooove & miss you dearly.)

MoveOn. from The Weddington Adventures. on Vimeo.

Brother Ken has been trying 2 get me out here for 

several years but the timing was never right...until now. 

This was the most perfect way 2 catch 

up on old times & just "chill"....

not 2 mention visit the pier where other 

sister Vivian's ashes were laid.

Hmm!...looking back over those younger 

years, things may have appeared 
slightly dysfunctional 2 some but 
we considered it just a bit complicated..

lol;/  

It's been an absolute blessing 2 have wonderful 

memories & the opportunity 2 reminisce 

on what was good. 

The backyard barbecue parties, 

yearly gatherings

& just us being us. 

One massive lesson revealed is 2 make the most 

of every situation & don't worry about 
tomorrow for it's never promised. 

MoveOn man...Moveon.

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

Count.

It's time again for another trip 
2 Chicago & some recreation 
with the brothers. 

We spend little time together as a unit 
but when we do it's usually 

intense in a loving kinda way. 

One minute we're laughing...

plotting 2 kick your azz in that puddle 

of mud the next.

It's a love hate type of thing & can only be 

defined as what family do. 

(Believe me, I've seen worse across the street 

so we're good...lol)

Count. from The Weddington Adventures. on Vimeo.

Anyways, this year's theme 

involves remote control cars...

lets see here...

Kenny's car retail value...$350 bucks

Reggies...$5.00 from the local thrift spot.

Who wins?....

Had 2 capture this one on video for keepsakes but 

someone needs 2 upgrade for sure.

So what's in store for next year? 

Shit, who knows.

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

KJ & 2.

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

Be Good.

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

Hurt.

I know there will come a time when 

we leave this plane onto another.

 Until then, we have 2 pretend while putting off the pain.

May not be what we want but it's what we need for

sometimes the only way around it is 2 let love do it's work. 

Hurt. from The Weddington Adventures. on Vimeo.

It's been nearly 6 years since losing 

sister Vivian & here we are again 

with another shattering loss. 

My eldest sister "Jackie" battled cancer for several 

years & left us September 10, 2016.

She was known for being extra assertive yet kind. 

Silly but stern.... 

Guess you can say that she had the 

most perfect balance of everything.

Though unable 2 fulfill her dream of establishing 

the Southside Economic Development Project, 

she has laid the foundation as a vocal leader 

for those who couldn't be heard.

It was pretty apparent who the 

hands down leader was over the years 

growing up in the Weddington home. 

We just knew it was gonna be alright cause 

she was always there.

(sigh!!)

....Now is the time 2 fully stand on my own.

Rest in Peace big sister.

We love you.

Peace!....with 2 fingers;)

Southside Economic Development Project

WhaddupBruh!;)

Peace...with 2 fingers;)

Mike&Eddie.*

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

Family Tymes.

Finally, finally had the chance 2 

meet up with younger brother Ken 

& family for some convo, beer & cheers.

It's been several years since last getting together 

so this was pretty special 2 say the least.

This place has brought countless 

memories of backyard barbecues & simply enjoying each other's company in our own strange sometimes unusual way.

...wouldn't spend my 45th 
birthday any other way...

that's right...45;)

Anywho, lil' Ken appeared mighty 

excited about his upcoming journey away 

2 college. 

(enjoy the microwave, you'll definitely put it 2 use.)

As for niece Kayla, I was 

totally impressed with her

amazing knack for 

musicianship. 

(Just keep at it....)

I even had the privilege 2 see 

older niece Roshunda who just 

so happened 2 stop by. 

Now how often does that happen? 

Hardly ever...

Ken & Danielle, 

thanks again for everything. 

You guys are amazing!;)

Well I guess it's time 2 pull 

out the trusty Canon cause 

there's no way I'm gonna 

miss this.

It's all about family.

My family.

That's right!

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

Always Better Than One.

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

Roots.

Finally made it back 2 the good ole' Chi 

after only a 2 hour flight & a nifty rental.

Whew!.....so what's first.

Mama as always worry about the smallest of 

things but love her anyways. 

Some things will never change;/

Over the years I've looked at her as my personal example 

of strength & resilience, enduring numerous bouts & 

coming out stronger on the other side.

One thing I've noticed, brotha Reggie 

has 2 always come for the ride 

no matter & that's cool.

lol...that's just what family do.

Been nearly 4 years so there's some 

catching up 2 do...

just not until 4 in the morning.....Reggie....please;)

These here are ROOTS from which I come 

& wouldn't had it any other way...

Let's pray on it!...

Like MAMA always do on Sunday mornings..

SHOUT!!!
(lol)

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

Game.

It's about time for that much anticipated 
return back 2 hometown Chicago. 

This is much deeper than just showing my face but more of 

an opportunity 2 tie up lose ends.

It's nothing like sharing time with those closest & just letting them know you love them unconditionally no matter the difference. 

I guess it's time 2 share my family with the trusty Canon.

Hmmm.....this should be interesting.

First I gotta take this trip from sunny Maine 2 Logan airport in Boston. 

Just for the record, I'm not a big fan of flying anywhere. 

The idea of falling 6,000 feet from the sky in a metal can kinda freaks me out...as it should anybody. 
lol...

Ok...ok..ready?

Let's go!

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

Funky Sounds.

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

BrothaKenny.*

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

Conquer & Embrace.

Peace!...with 2 fingers

Gimme a Call.

Gimme a Call. from The Weddington Adventures. on Vimeo.

Steppin' out 2 give a lil' hello 2 family & current happenings in my world as of late..

Hey Mama. (everything is fine. don't worry) 

Sister Jackie. (keep smiling'). Brother Reggie (keep on singing' man). Kenny. (you're superdad!)...Sister Viv. (always thinking of you.) Al Jr. (hawks win!). Kenya (so you're a doctor now!). Shantel. (did we lose you 2 vegas! where are you? lol). Ken Jr. (finished high school in nearly 3 years....whew!). Kayla (play that piano gurl.) Lil' Cory. (we have our very own deion sanders. go get em'!). sister in law Danielle. (love your hair...envy) Cousin Sheryl. (remember those SIU dayz? oh boy!) Sandra. (you're such the diva just like yo' mama!!)...Hey Fannie:). What's up Karla & Tiff (grown azz women...i see you). June. (what's up man. wish we were closer). Extended family... (can't wait 2 meet ya!)

Man, I miss Chicago.

Lately I've been inspired 2 capture some new engaging moment with my Canon 7d & cut up some video but dayum this weather.!

Simply put, I feel nil pleasure from sub zero temps 

& 20 foot snow drifts.

It's Cabin Fever dammit!! lol.

Pretty much living the routine. Chill work sleep work...(twiddle my thumbs...then back 2 work (in that order). There's surely an urgency 2 reestablish the local scene & get out the house for a change...sooner than later.

For now, Thank goodness for the 27' inch IMac which has come 2 save the day on a many occasion.

That's where I go 2 make a beautiful picture, write a blog or cut a music video.

What else could an artist ask for? ;)

Until next time...

Hey Ma...gimme a call ;)

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)

Weathered.

I used 2 often lay awake @ night tryin' 
2 tame this weary mind.

Thinkin' just way, way 2 much 

I found self tradin' love for indifference...
(that's another story for a later date).

Maybe I was just 2 hard on myself always 
looking' & wantin' more
... unable 2 accept the life that's mine. 

Living simple was my desperate cry while feeling rusted & weathered
 - barely holdin' it all together.

Just had keep remindin' self that it all gets better in time.
Yep! Guess I was right after all:)

Peace!...with 2 fingers;)