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The life and tales of a 40-something black-gay Los Angeleno, rebuilding his life from his childhood bedroom as he cares for his mom with Alzheimer’s. This shit is hard, but I’m told there’s lots of good livin’ to be had over the hill, and I intend to find it!

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  • Health & Fitness
  • Letters to Myself
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Will McNair
A Caregiver Anniversary
May 5

May 5 A Caregiver Anniversary

Will McNair
Life

Five years ago today my life turned on a dime and I became my mom’s caregiver.

CLOUDS LIFTING!
Sep 28

Sep 28 CLOUDS LIFTING!

Will McNair
Life

After two years of searching, I am now gainfully employed! HUZZAH!

Hard Reset
Jul 25

Jul 25 Hard Reset

Will McNair
Life

Piecing myself back together.

Will’s Window: Vol. 3
May 8

May 8 Will’s Window: Vol. 3

Will McNair
Life

The one wherein I’m at my wits’ end. I am not okay.

Will’s Window: Vol. 2
Jan 28

Jan 28 Will’s Window: Vol. 2

Will McNair
Health & Fitness

The one wherein I check myself.

Going 75 Soft
Jan 23

Jan 23 Going 75 Soft

Will McNair
Health & Fitness

An effort to start 2025 off strong, and pick myself up again.

Will's Window: Vol. 1
Jan 21

Jan 21 Will's Window: Vol. 1

Will McNair
Letters to Myself

The one wherein I adopt healthier habits, in an effort to be naked on the beach this summer. Also, still looking for work, in an effort to not go bankrupt.

Fourth Quarter's Mine!
Oct 4

Oct 4 Fourth Quarter's Mine!

Will McNair
Life

The youths on the Internet are doing something called The Winter Arc Challenge, and I want in.

Trouble Don't Last Always
Sep 14

Sep 14 Trouble Don't Last Always

Will McNair
Life

The male midlife crisis is real. And it needs to get its foot off my neck.

Battle of the Bulge, For the Fifty-'Leventh Time
Apr 19

Apr 19 Battle of the Bulge, For the Fifty-'Leventh Time

Will McNair
Life, Health & Fitness

A toddler called me pregnant. This ends now!

My Caregiver Journey
Jan 16

Jan 16 My Caregiver Journey

Will McNair
Caregiving

Now, this is a story all about how my life got flipped-turned upside down…

Greetings!
Jan 7

Jan 7 Greetings!

Will McNair
Life, Caregiving

I’m Will McNair. Welcome to my little space on the Internet. :)

Baby's First Movie Premiere: American Fiction
Dec 6

Dec 6 Baby's First Movie Premiere: American Fiction

Will McNair
Life, Shenanigans

American Fiction is an incredible film! Also, unrelated, Michael Ealy is still phyne af!

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”
— Arthur Ashe
 

@willjnmcnair

My job’s 2026 Summer Outing was loads more fun than I anticipated when “Segway Tour” popped up on my calendar. Felt incredible to be outside at the beach, and Segways are surprisingly speedy and easy to navigate. Also, I finally del
I ventured outside! Delicious breakfast at The Waffle and influencer-and-or-tourist antics at the Paul Smith pink wall-building-thing. T’was a good day! 😎🩷
It’s our birthday today, buddy! We’re a grown-ass 47 years old! Feels good! Life now may be about as sad as our hairline, but trouble don’t last always. We’ve still got our beautiful smile and we’ve begun—just this
Earth Day Succulent Soirée at work today. My little office garden is growing. 🪴😃
It’s my little lady’s birthday today! Happy Birthday, Mom! Grateful God has kept you with me, and I wish you a year abundant in joy, good health, and happiness. I love you! 🎂🎈🎉❤️
Finally attacked the garage today. 40 years of stuff to go through, including all my stuff from New York, and all my sister’s and dad’s belongings I stuffed in here after they passed. One step at a time. Lots more to do, but I made some s