“Music, at its essence, is what gives us memories. And the longer a song has existed in our lives, the more memories we have of it.” – Stevie Wonder
About James Reynolds Jr.
Outdoor Games: A Vital Part of Childhood
Recalling the various outdoor games I played as a kid.
Recalling the various outdoor games I played as a kid.
My First Childhood Crush: Wendy
Recalling that innocent childhood first crush.
Recalling that innocent childhood first crush
My Survivor Story: A Four-Decade Journey
At age 50, a broken boy decides to speak up.
At age 50, a broken boy decides to speak up.
Owed to My Brothers
Building brotherhood by accepting and appreciating our differences.
Building brotherhood by accepting and appreciating our differences.
In Gun We Trust
Are you getting fed up and fired up about guns?
Are you getting fed up and fired up about guns?
Grandma and Mustard Mashed Potatoes
A generational battle of wills is at the root of a childhood memory.
A generational battle of wills is at the root of a childhood memory.
What My Grandfather’s Death Taught Me About Life
We emerge from death as different people.
We emerge from death as different people.
Recalling September 11, 2001
James Reynolds Jr. on where he was when tragedy hit.
James Reynolds Jr. on where he was when tragedy hit.
What My Grandfather Taught Me About Sacrifice
A man embarks on a journey back in time that chronicles his grandfather's World War II service, and more.
A man embarks on a journey back in time that chronicles his grandfather’s World War II service, and more.
When I Saw My Father For the First Time
A boy ends up sorting things out for Dad. But not with him.
A boy ends up sorting things out for Dad. But not with him.
How Do We Forgive Our Fathers?
Instead of focusing on what my father didn’t give me, I decided to focus on the effect he had on shaping the person I am today
Instead of focusing on what my father didn’t give me, I decided to focus on the effect he had on shaping the person I am today
A Requiem for Chris Cornell
Music can save us from ourselves
Music can save us from ourselves