Dear Charlie,

Don't call it a comeback. Well, it kind of is. After three years, I needed to get a few words on the page if that makes sense. I'm three years older, three years wiser and I still don't know a whole lot. So, I've got a few questions. This is a test run. We'll see how it goes.

In episode thirteen, I delve into the idea of wanting more from your career with wanting more. I also dive into the unprecedented circumstances we are facing globally and how that may impact your career moving forward.

Ahmaud Arbery. Breonna Taylor. Sean Reed. We remember those names and thousands of others. Today, we talk about the battle between survival and living as a Black person in America.

We're back! In episode, I talk about forgiveness, friends and money. It should be fun and it'll make a bit more sense as the episode goes along.

In episode nine, I use Ashley Fetters' "What to Ask Instead of ‘How Are You?’ During a Pandemic," as a starting point to discuss conveying your emotions in everyday conversations. How do we view the question of "How Are You?"

Similar to many Black men of my age and older, I often think about health and the possible health problems I am predisposed too. My father dealt with high blood pressure and high chloesterol prior to his death before the age of 60. As a result, I often think about the things I can do to take better care of myself and avoid the same fate he did. In the same breath, I think about the legacy I would leave if I were to die young. I don't wish that upon myself, but it does push me to live every day to the fullest.

On Monday night, Teddy Riley battled Babyface in the latest edition of the Verzuz series hosted by Timbaland and Swizz Beatz. After three weeks of waiting, the music arrived as expected. However, Teddy Riley did not. Dealing with technological issues and case of "doing too much," the battle was cut two rounds short. While it became clear that Babyface won because he managed to hold his composure, it wasn't clear if those of my generations and younger appreciated Teddy Riley for what he is. From "The Show" to "Just Got Paid," Teddy Riley is undeniably one of the greatest producers music has ever seen. However, his greatness seems to have been lost over time to those under 30. Dad, am I doing too much by explaining the greatness of Teddy Riley or are you more of a Babyface fan?

After watching the first two episodes of ESPN's The Last Dance documentary, I reflect back to the first I was called a "nigger." It happened on the basketball court as I attempted to mimic Jordan's push off on Byron Russell in the 1998 NBA Finals. Yes, I said it. It was a push off.