This my kid. One of the most happy, well-adjusted individuals I’ve ever known. My son, Karter. Karter with a K because it reminded him of my name. He chose it. You see, he was born female but has always identified as a boy.
He thought it would be cool if I announced it on social media. I told him that there would so many supporters but also a lot of jerks who would be harsh. He said, “Yeah, I know about trolls, daddy. I can handle trolls.” 😅
Man, there is nothing more beautiful than watching your child feel the joy of exploring what it means to be true to themselves. This is his journey, and I am here for it. I hope you all have the opportunity to feel the unquenchable love that I am feeling right now.
The first time I met Scott Wilson, he gave me a big hug and said that this thing I had become apart of... was a family. He said I had a responsibility to take care of it. I have tried very hard to do that, sir. & I will continue. I promise. See you on the other side, my friend.
I stutter. I stammer. I trip over my words ALL the time. But somehow I’ve made a living in front of a microphone because I wasn’t afraid to screw up. Get out there and make a beautiful mess.
A few months ago I had the privilege of telling my daughter that she has what people call ADHD. That stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Personally, I don’t see it as a deficit or a disorder. I have it too. It is my superpower.
Some protestors in Brooklyn calling to loot the Target, but organizers are rushing in front of the store to stop them, keep things non-violent
#nycprotest
Little tip: No matter what you believe, if you tell Native Americans that they should go back where they came from, you’re the asshole. An abhorrent, ignorant asshole. Happy 4th.
When she said her name was Judith... Judith Grimes. That’s when I realized from Day 1, Episode 1, from her conception to now, this story has always been about her. Little Asskicker is gonna save us all.
#thewalkingdead
The right-wing thinks we’re sitting around looking for reasons to prove them wrong. Truth: We’re looking for a day when we don’t have to watch a video of a cop shooting an unarmed man in the back.
The agitators have returned to their hiding places. The multitude fighting for equality and justice are still in the street singing for change. God bless each and every one.
This is Washington, DC tonight. Incredible. Many are saying there could be as many as one million people outside of Donald Trump’s bedroom window on Saturday. Retweet and spread the word.
Why ya'll trippin' on General Leia?! The force is strong in her family! Of course she can do that thing she did that we didn't know she could do. Honestly, she prolly woulda been a much better Jedi than Luke but she was too busy running things to be floating rocks in the woods.
My baby girl is turning 9. She’s all about the rainbows and unicorns so today so am I. I hope she remembers this when she grows up.
#makingmemories
#dadlife
Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed, to me:
I lift my lamp beside the golden door.
Birthday lunch with the crazy kids who brought me into the world. My mom looked at me in that loving way that only a mama can. “What’s your dream, Khary?” “I’m living it, ma.” Thanks for another amazing trip around the sun, everyone.
Thank you all for showing so much love for my dad. It meant so much to him. It means so much to me and our whole family. Rest easy now, Pop. You did good.
So, yeah,
@smugorange
caught me diving off with the wig on but in my defense, I was hungry & they were serving barbecue chicken down the road... with the thigh meat!!!! Sheeeeeoooooooot!!!
#itwasgood
All my life, I considered myself a lazy person, someone who wasn’t doing nearly enough with the time he’d been given. I just realized that, after over four decades of life, I’m not. Truth is, I work pretty damn hard. I never gave myself credit. It’s blowing my mind.
Some of you know my dad. He was your doctor or your kid’s doctor, or your grandkid’s doctor. You love Dr. Payton and his rye since of humor. He was there when you were sick. Some of you got real sick and saw my dad in GO MODE. He saved some of your lives.
Last night, we got dressed up for a Harry Potter Daddy Daughter Dance. Of course, she goes outside the box. Among a multitude of Harry’s and Hermiones, one Hedwig, Harry’s owl. She is magic.
It may take a hundred years but we have to change the way police THINK about law enforcement. We shouldn’t even call it “law enforcement” anymore. “Enforcers” too easily become bullies. & bullies don’t serve and protect anyone but themselves.
My daughter: Daddy, can I tell you a joke about pizza?
ME: Sure, babe.
HER: On second thought, I don’t want to tell you. It’s too cheesy.
Love this girl.
A friend of my mom’s went into the hospital for Covid about a week ago. She’s gone, you guys. Please, please, please be careful out there. The Pfizer vaccine is supposedly going to finally be approved by the FDA tomorrow. Take another look at getting vaccinated. ❤️