Not a Robot: Confessions of a Man Who Cries

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No bullshit people, Allan Mott was crying harder than he even thought he knew how.

A World of Rumors

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Samuel Sattin compares the rumors in today’s news cycle with the sordid and libelous story that plagued him throughout junior high.

Confession Time: I Quit Potty Training My Kids

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Jerry Mahoney tried every potty training method available with his 3 year-old twins. Finally, he chose happiness in diapers over misery and an Elmo potty.

My Most Embarrassing Moment… Ever

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Damon Young thought he was over the stomach flu… until he reached the supermarket.

Weekday Strippers I Have Known

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In the first of a multi-part series of posts about strip clubs, Ryan Björklund describes a typical weekday at one such establishment.

“Taking the easy path or the safe choice leaves us with little or nothing to show, few memories to cherish, few adventures to look back on.”

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This comment was by Gordon on the post “Ahora Mismo, A Retrospective.”

A Short Primer On The Nightmare That Is Buying an Engagement Ring

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There were many ways to make Dr. David Banner angry enough to transform into the Hulk. For Dan Seitz, all it took was one trip to the jeweler.

Wisdom From an Aboriginal Male

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The story of a spirited aboriginal man and the wisdom he so passionately bestowed upon others.

Why I Shouldn’t Write This

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Frederick Marx discusses the playfulness of language and why there is no point in stating the obvious.

Dear John: I’m in Love with My Best Friend’s Girl

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Do I tell my best friend that I’m in love with his girlfriend? Should I share my liberal beliefs with my conservative in-laws? How do I tell my wife I don’t like the music she listens to?

Profiles of a Regular Man: The Provider

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The role of a provider is to offer support no matter what the circumstances, and for Tim, it’s his duty as a father and a husband.

Dear John: Does He Care I Won’t Sleep With Him?

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Is my boyfriend lying when he says it’s OK that I don’t want to have sex? Can a relationship work if we’re on opposite ends of the world? What do I do when my neighbor steals my trash?

In Just 24 Hours

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It only took one day for Peter Combs’ family to shatter.

Clocks, Pennies, and the Death of an Old Friend

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Trace Mayer writes an impromptu eulogy for the best 80-year-old, clock-repair man he knew.

Parenting Advice You Won’t Find in a Book

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Steven Axelrod shares his experiences as a father and the lessons not found in parenting manuals.

Who Can I Talk To About My Marriage?

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A husband wonders how and with whom he can seek advice without being disrespectful to his wife or marriage.