Ringo's

05/24/2026

05/17/2026

May 16, 2011 - May 16, 2026

Bittersweet day for me today…
My baby boy—yeah, my baby boy—graduated high school.

Now I’m standing here trying to figure out how the kid who once needed help tying his skates suddenly knows more about life than I do half the time. Somewhere along the way, I was supposed to be the teacher… turns out, Angelo, you’ve been running the class on me this whole time.

You taught me patience… (Lord knows I needed it).
You taught me perspective… (usually right after ignoring my advice).
And you taught me that watching your kid grow into his own man is equal parts pride and “who said you could grow up this fast?”

What an amazing man you’ve become. Not just smart—not just capable—but grounded, strong, and carrying yourself with a kind of presence that makes people take notice. That didn’t happen by accident. That’s character. That’s heart.

And let me tell you something—this world’s about to meet you, and it better be ready… because you’re not walking into it quietly. You’re stepping in with purpose.

The Lord’s got plans for you. Big ones. The kind you won’t always understand in the moment… the kind that’ll test you, stretch you, and sometimes make you look up and say, “Alright, whats your plan here?” But trust it. Every step.

And if I’m being real for just a second… beneath all the jokes and the pride and the “look at my son now”… there’s a part of me that still sees the little boy who reached for my hand without thinking . The one who trusted me to have all the answers. The one who didn’t know the world yet—but walked into it anyway because he knew I was right there.

I blinked… and now you’re the one walking forward on your own.
And that right there—that’s the moment that gets me.

Just remember—no matter how far you go, no matter how big you get, no matter how many people you impress… you’re still my Baby Boy.

I couldn’t be prouder of you if I tried.

Go do what you’re meant to do, Angelo.
Just don’t forget to call your father once in a while.
Love You

05/07/2026

A Little Respect For Da Kids Who Kept Showing Up

Big shout out to all da kids who didn’t win a single damn thing this year.

No trophies.
No honor roll.
No scholarships.
No student-of-the-month picture h.

Some of these kids fought for their life just tryin’ to pass Biology

And they STILL made it through.

Big respect to da parents, grandparents, foster parents, and caregivers who survived another school year pretending they understood Common Core Math

Let’s hear it for da Kids goin’ straight to work after high school instead of college…
Congratulations.

Some kids gotta work twice as hard just to get a C.
That deserves just as much love

Some are funny.
Some are loyal.
Some help raise their brothers and sisters.
Some show kindness when grown adults can’t even manage to git outta bed
These are the Kids who matter

Everybody wants to celebrate da valedictorian.
But I also CHEER for da Kid who got outta bed every morning, hated school with every ounce of their soul, and STILL showed up.

That’s a victory too.

I know cause I was one of doze Kids

Solly Ringo

04/29/2026

This woman right here is the reason my life didn’t turn into a full-blown reality show called “Bad Decisions:

Best wife on the planet.Best mom our kids could ever ask for.My best friend, my backbone.

What we’ve got? This ain’t normal. This is that rare, loud, laugh-through-the-chaos kind of love most people spend a lifetime chasing.

And me? I get to live it every day… with her.

Happy anniversary, babe.I love you more than I act like… and way more than I deserve.

—Solly Ringo

04/25/2026

ATTENTION PROM KIDS

Look at you—all cleaned up, standin’ tall…
like a bunch of future legends—
legends who still gotta ask Mom and Dad for gas money.

Tonight’s a big night.
One of those nights you don’t get back.
So laugh a little louder, dance a little worse…
and stay just smart enough not to ruin tomorrow.

And remember—for the love of God Almighty…
nothing—nothing—good has ever come from “hey… watch this.”

Now listen—
if something goes sideways…
if the vibe gets weird, the plan falls apart, or your brain clocks out early—

You need a ride, a voice, a shield, an exit strategy—
call your parents… or call me.

No questions. No judgment. No heat.
We fix the situation first…
then later we hash it out over coffee like civilized people.

Take care of each other.
Respect the moment. Respect yourselves.

And remember—
have fun… be Smart

—Solly Ringo

04/10/2026

I miss Christy

04/10/2026

Which do ya miss most

04/10/2026

HUGE WIN: Trump Admin Rescinds Unlawful Biden-Era Title IX Agreements, Restoring Protections For Women & Girls

The U.S. Department of Education rescinded 6 unlawful Biden-era Title IX “resolution agreements” that allowed men to infiltrate women’s sports and spaces. This action marks an important step toward restoring Title IX to its original intent—protecting education-based programs on the basis of biological s*x.

For years, schools across the country were pressured to adopt policies based on a misinterpretation of Title IX & at the expense of women’s rights, safety, & privacy.

By reversing course, President Donald J. Trump's Education Department, led by Secretary Linda McMahon, is reaffirming that Title IX is rooted in biological s*x & must be enforced accordingly.

Payton McNabb: “The Department of Education is right to walk back these backwards ‘resolution agreements,’ which were built on an upside down version of Title IX that even the courts have rejected. Restoring clarity is essential, not just for compliance, but for ensuring that the rights of women and girls are not sidelined in the process.” https://www.independentwomen.com/2026/04/07/trump-administration-rescinds-unlawful-biden-era-title-ix-agreements-restoring-protections-for-women-and-girls/

04/05/2026

Tradition

03/21/2026

One of the Best and his friend