In the wake of Lance Armstrong’s confession, Mark Radcliffe offers his son, Luke, some fatherly advice.
About Mark Radcliffe
Mark Radcliffe is a writer living in New York City. He has a weakness for Pinot Noir, modern architecture and small-breasted women.
You can read more of his essays here: http://theradcliffescrolls.tumblr.com/
And see his other writing here: http://markradcliffe.com
Lance Armstrong’s Long Uphill Climb.
January 19, 2013 By 4 Comments
After admitting to Oprah that he cheated, Lance Armstrong faces a long, uphill climb to redemption. Despite all he’s done, Mark Radcliffe hope he gets there.
10 Things Being a Waiter Taught Me about Being a Better Man
November 12, 2012 By 8 Comments
Waiting tables can be an opportunity to develop skills from humility to leadership.
Nike Just Does It: Lance is Fired
October 17, 2012 By 3 Comments
Mark Radcliffe thinks it was a long time coming.
When Men Waste Women’s Time
September 13, 2012 By 114 Comments
Men who sit too long on the emotional fence in a relationship, rob their partners of life’s most precious resource: time.
Turkish Woman Decapitates Her Alleged Rapist
September 6, 2012 By 23 Comments
Mark Radcliffe comments on the recent tragedy in Turkey, where a woman decapitated her alleged rapist.
In Defense of Divorce
August 31, 2012 By 10 Comments
Divorce could be the best thing to happen to your family, too, says Mark Radcliffe.
Man Leaves Midwest Town $125 Million in his Will
August 29, 2012 By 1 Comment
Mark Radcliffe offers a hat-tip to one very generous man who is setting an example for other 1-percenters out there on how to be a good man.
Forgiving Katy Perry
August 27, 2012 By 6 Comments
Mark Radcliffe is inspired by Katy Perry’s talent and success. Admiration aside, he hopes Katy knows that impressionable teens are the ones listening to her lyrics.
Lance Goes Down
August 26, 2012 By 2 Comments
Mark Radcliffe reports from the France on the fall of Lance Armstrong, ascendance of Bradley Wiggins as “patron” of the Tour.
The Male Straitjacket
August 22, 2012 By 29 Comments
Mark Radcliffe tears up the myth of male independence.
Put a Bolt On It, Usain
August 10, 2012 By 10 Comments
Mark Radcliffe gives Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt’s claim of being “the greatest athlete” a reality check.
The Apparent Suicide of OJ Murdock – An S.O.S. For the NFL
July 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Mark Radcliffe hopes that the NFL-and the nation-will learn something from the tragic death of yet another NFL player.
On Losing Lance
July 13, 2012 By 17 Comments
Mark Radcliffe was once an elite cyclist who looked up to Lance Armstrong as a role model. Now he knows what a dirty sport it’s always been.
In Praise of Large-Minded Women
July 12, 2012 By 21 Comments
Mark Radcliffe regrets his recklessness in writing on a delicate subject. For this essay, he redirects the focus to the most attractive of a woman’s attributes: her mind.
Flag on The Play? Ex-Players Sue NFL over Concussions
June 9, 2012 By 1 Comment
Mark Radcliffe tries to sort out his opinion of the recent concussions lawsuit filed by ex-players against the NFL.
“These men did not expect to live, and now they are learning how to try and live again.”
This comment is by Adam McPhee on Kile Ozier’s post, “Good Grief”.