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Crafted With Cradle: The Bourbon [Ber-been] Edition

BBQ Weather? Is that you? I believe so. Temperatures are in the high 80s and 90s all day and all night. The smell of charcoal is in the air. Mosquitos are fiending for arms and legs that hold that good blood. And flies. Flies just are annoying for no damn…

Crafted With Cradle: Live From Greece, The Ouzo [u-zo] Edition

One of the things I love about life is the ability to travel. The world is such a big and interesting place. For me, travel is a way to escape but more importantly a way to learn and digest other cultures. Speaking of digesting, food and drink are important to…

Dispelling Common Credit Myths & Fallacies

Buying power; one of the key components in today’s financial world. It is almost impossible to live in our modern society without utilizing credit in some shape, form, or fashion. Your credit (buying power) is as vital as your ability to generate income.

Crafted With Cradle: What To Know About Getting An Advanced Degree

“Doctor, Keith E. Cradle…” When the proclamation was made and I walked across the stage January 20 in Tampa, Florida, I searched for my family in the crowd and I created the widest smile possible. My journey to doctoral status was complete. 4 years and one dissertation later, I now…

Crafted With Cradle: The Gin [Ji-hn] Edition

The day has come. Yup, it’s here. And I am not talking about spring/summer. Nor I am talking about the day all humans become zombies and I retreat to Atlanta. I am talking about the day where this column discusses one of the spirits I swore off years ago. Man.…

Crafted With Cradle: Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio [Pee-know Gree-gee-oh]

Spring! Is that you? Perhaps. Maybe. According to the calendar, yes. But with this weather and some form of global warming it’s hard to tell. However, the months that encompass spring and summer are upon us which bring warmer temps. And BBQs. And beach weather. And cool drinks. If you…

Crafted With Cradle: We Pop Champagne [Sham-peyn]!

Today is a very special day given it is birthday of the Founder/CEO of Virile! While he likes to be behind the scenes and somewhat anonymous [hence the reason I am not giving out his government name], it is a joyous day and one that needs to be celebrated. This…

It Was All a Dream. The Best of the Notorious B.I.G.

“Live from Bedford-Stuyvesant, the livest one/Representing BK to the fullest...”

I’m proud of you kid...

My two year old daughter Peyton is the smartest kid I’ve ever known. No, I’m not just saying that because I’m her father, but she literally knows more than most kids her age, according to her teachers, and is so intuitive that it baffles me at times.

Let Me Upgrade You……The Cognac [Kon-yak] Edition

Brrrr! Man, winter is upon us and it has been cold outside. When it’s cold outside, there’s nothing like being inside where it’s warm and relaxing with the perfect cold weather spirit. And that’s where my favorite brown liquor comes into focus. That’s right, cognac. Not only perfect for the…