On Discussing Beauty

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Joanna Schroeder understands the cruel machinations of the beauty industry, but she doesn’t think that minimizes the authenticity of Tom Matlack’s admiration of his wife.

A Few of My Favourite Things

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Talk of appearances leads Donald D’Haene to discover his friends’ inner beauty.

Plastic Surgery: It’s Not Just for Women Anymore

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More men are having liposuction, Botox injections, laser hair removal, and other cosmetic procedures.

My Body Is a Temple

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Kyle Carpenter’s body remains unaltered until he can embrace the permanence of the experience.

7 Things I Find Attractive in a Woman Now That I Am 50

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James Elliot’s tastes have matured along with him. Here, he talks about what’s so sexy about women his own age.

“I Don’t Think I’m Beautiful”

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When I say I don’t think I’m beautiful, I mean it as a matter-of-fact, realistic statement.

Good Morning Links

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Good morning! Today is May 12, the first day of the Boston Celtics’ off season. Here are some links to other items of note.

The 10 at 10

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Grandma tried to kill a man, don’t fly the red-eye to D.C., and scientists make mice gay.

The 10 at 10

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Today’s roundup: spousal inheritance for gay marriages, dog-saving dolphins, and five seconds of every #1 pop single. Ever.