Memorial Day: Through the Eyes of a Veteran

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Sean Davis remembers the fallen soldiers he served with and looks ahead to new challenges.

The Best Man Money Could Buy

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Ernie R writes to The Good Life of two best men: his own, and himself.

Be a Man. (Even if it Kills You.)

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Mitchell Fink tried to do all the things he thought he was supposed to do as a man. Until he found himself depressed, alone, unable to ask for help — and suicidal.

Meet a Bladesmith Whose Last Name Is Shanks … For Real

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Forging could be considered the second oldest profession in the world, but for outlaw biker Terry Shanks forging has become a spiritual discipline.

A Grief So Profound

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What can we learn from ancient myths about grief and mourning in the present?

“Couples need to honor and respect the contributions each partner makes.”

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This is a comment by Lesli Doares on the post “Are Men Lazy?”

Lance Goes Down

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Mark Radcliffe reports from the France on the fall of Lance Armstrong, ascendance of Bradley Wiggins as “patron” of the Tour.

Let’s Talk About STIs

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Talking about your sexual history with a new partner is best done early and honestly.

The Way of Men: Interview with Jack Donovan

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“The Way of Men” book author Jack Donovan answers some hard questions about masculinity and society, and the way forward for men.

Defining Masculinity

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“…gangsta culture is the essence of patriarchal masculinity.” An introduction to Jack Donovan’s new book, “The Way of Men.”

On Being a Good Man

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There is a difference between being a good man and being good at being a man. An excerpt from Jack Donovan’s book, ‘The Way of Men.’

A War is a War is a War. Or is it?

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Brandon Ferdig wants to give conditional, not unilateral, support for the troops. And he wonders if that’s okay.

Salsa Dancing, a Garter Snake, a Love Triangle and Honor Among Modern Men

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Peder Hill questions the value of honor in a true-life love story about his Austrian friend.

Music: Jimi Hendrix Named Greatest Guitarist of All Time by Rolling Stone [@rollingstone]

A fitting level of props for the virtuoso musician on the week he would have turned 69 years old.

Discretion Is the Better Part of Survival

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A big part of life, David Perez writes, is figuring out what and what not to share.

Captain America Is the Best Man

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Mark D. White’s personal hero, Captain America, may be the best example of a good man.