Andrew Ladd reviews two thrillers about tortured men who insist on solving their own problems.
Archives for August 2010
Middle-Age Suicide
Middle age is reportedly the happiest time of life for most Americans. So, why are middle-aged men at such high risk for suicide?
Houses We Can't Afford
In the fifth installment of “Love, Recorded,” Matt and Cathreen improvise their vacation, with mixed results.
Courting a Transition
Tom Forrister describes how his decision to transition from female to male impacted his marriage.
Sex Ed: The Forgotten Chapter
Family lawyer David Pisarra argues that teaching young men how to use a condom isn’t enough—they need to know what can happen if they don’t.
Enough of the Stuff
In response to the uncertainties of the economy, more Americans are embracing a not-so-American way of life: minimalism.
Why Do These Wimps Need Their Own Magazine?
Tom Matlack responds to comments on the recent story about the Good Men Project Magazine that appeared in the Boston Globe.
Eating My Feelings
Rob Gould orders two brownies. Hilarity ensues.
Ten Ignominious Moments In Dad History
From Michael Jackson to Homer Simpson, we pay homage to dads who leave a little something to be desired.
Music Week recap
Thanks to everyone who indulged me in this project and read my stories. I appreciate you checking back to see which song I picked next and why. When I originally came up with the idea it was to be fun and to tell you how music influences me–a dude with the musical ability of a…
Sunny Hours
I’ve only got the sunny hours, brightest hours of day I never count the gloomy hours, I let them slip away I promised you all a bonus gangster rap song, but after much looking and soul searching (and let’s be honest—laughing my ass off at some of the lyrics) I decided to go a bit…
8 Good Men Behind Powerful Women
Meryl Streep. Margaret Thatcher. Oprah. Meet the men behind the power women.
College: The Money Toilet
Is it worth sending your kids to college? The case for saving money and “living a little.”
Manhood by Cuddle
Tom Matlack has tried yoga and therapy, but when it comes to getting centered, nothing compares to cuddling with his kids.
Hallmark Hell
If Craig Playstead could communicate one thing to the women of the world, it would be this: men hate cards. Buy us anything else.
Man-to-Man with Nick Flynn
Author Nick Flynn (“Another Bullshit Night in Suck City”) on fatherly limitations, weeping when the mood strikes, and learning about manhood from his mother’s many boyfriends.