Watching that Last Late Show with My Father
My father left when I was 6 years old. The age my son is now. I don't remember my father leaving. I…
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‘The Mask You Live In’ Challenges Traditional Masculinity
The Mask You Live In examines how boys and young men struggle to stay true to themselves based on America’s narrow definition…
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Are People Basically Good? Depends on Defining ‘Good’
The conversation started over breakfast, a thread to a tangent passed with pepper and more coffee. It stuck like syrup in a…
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Raising a Boy Easier? Not If You Do It Right
Everyone tells me raising a boy is easier for a father. Then why are men’s mental health issues as prevalent as they…
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My Son’s a Satanist, I’m Still Proud of Him
Am I surprised my son announced he is a Satanist after the behavior he exhibited as a youngster? At least he is…
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Youth Baseball in Spring — Cold, Long and I Love It
Baseball is a sport with no time limit, no clock. The games could last forever. In youth baseball, they often do. Most…
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