Colin Berry remembers the summer when he went from boyhood to manhood.
Secrets and Smokes at Two Minutes to Midnight
April 22, 2013 By 1 Comment
Kenny Bodanis is a father of two small children: nowadays, he craves sleep. But 25 years ago, up late with his friends, it was a different story.
Boston: A Love Story
April 16, 2013 By 3 Comments
CJ Kaplan reflects on the luck of living in Boston, despite, or maybe because, of the tragedy at the Boston Marathon.
Finding the Boy in Your Father
April 13, 2013 By 4 Comments
Your father wasn’t just a boy “back then.” He’s one now, too.
Tough Guy
March 26, 2013 By 16 Comments
Mike O’Shea was a physically powerful and courageous man, but what made him a hero to his lifelong friend, Andrew Cotto, was his capacity for love.
A Letter to Myself: You’ve Made It
October 25, 2012 By 8 Comments
John Freddy Hurtado came from a place of darkness, and writing was his way out.
“I wouldn’t blame anyone for having a difficult time deciding whether to give up their badge.”
October 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This is a comment by Kaleb Blake on the post “Eagle Scouts Returning Their Badges for LGBT Equality”.
I Hope My Son Is Lucky
October 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
JD Roberto wasn’t a bad kid growing up, just a little wild and very lucky.
Of Mice and Mobsters
September 29, 2012 By 7 Comments
Jamie Reidy credits Mario Puzo for teaching him about sex, and calls out Coppola for the pathetic portrayal of the most dangerous member of the Corleone Family.
Growing Up Angry No More: Raising Emotionally Intelligent Boys
September 25, 2012 By 20 Comments
Boys don’t just “mellow out,” they learn to repress anger and fear. How to give your sons the freedom to feel and express the full range of emotions.
Open Thread: Things Boys Discover
September 18, 2012 By 8 Comments
Boys explore the world and test limits differently. What truths did you discover as a boy?
Dear Son: Manhood Looms
June 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Growing up in a fast-paced world may be your greatest challenge yet.
My Nehru Jacket, 1972
June 26, 2012 By 4 Comments
John Tinseth looks back on how his mother thwarted his first clandestine affair with the most voluptuous girl in his 9th grade class.
Open Thread: What Toy From Childhood Do You Wish You Still Had?
June 5, 2012 By 16 Comments
What was your favorite toy as a kid?
“Violence is an exclamation mark on a long sentence which starts during childhood and the suppression of boys’ emotions.”
These are comments by Kris Huson and Dan Bulf on the post “Dear Mr. President, Our Nation’s Boys Need Your Attention”.