Why I Am Actively Supporting the Boy Scouts

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If my greatest sin in the end is that I’ve been too open, too loving, that I’ve drawn the circle of inclusion to large, I’m willing to take that chance.

“I’m happy I have a wife, and having two people both contributing across the board goes a long way.”

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This is a comment by Lars Fisher on the post “I’d Benefit From a Traditional Wife”.

“We still hold hands, still steal kisses at stoplights, still feel the thrill of romance ten years later.”

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Adam and Brian talk about how they first met their wives and the moment they knew she was “the one”. What stories do you have?

“Would those that talk about the unpaid work women do extend the same courtesy to the unpaid work that men do?”

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This is a comment by Danny on the post “These Chores Don’t Count? On Men’s Hidden ‘Second Shift’”.

VAWA Dies in the House of Representatives

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While everyone was so focused on the fiscal cliff, the Violence Against Women Act was allowed to die silently alone in a corner.

Actor Jack Klugman Dies at Age 90

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Although few will remember, Jack Klugman was a strong advocate for critical health-care legislation.

Dear John: My Neighbor Is A Pervert

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Dear John addresses a guy next door watching porn, a girlfriend posing nude for art school, and a passive-aggressive neighbor.

A Burning Need

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Even in the face of my worst anxiety, the fireplace has always been there to clear my head and calm my heart.

The Hospitality Business

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Imagine hospitality extended to one’s self: to be able to welcome all aspects of the self, all emotions, sensations and phenomena as honorable guests.

Dear John: Where Does Generosity End And Mooching Begin?

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This week Dear John address a moocher, a nude portrait of a wife, and sperm donation.

5 Kinds of Home Remodels with High Cost and Low Return

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What kinds of home remodeling jobs increase the value of your home most for your investment?

“Arming everyone might save a few thousands lives a year, but lead to 3-4x as many killed accidentally.”

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This is a comment by wellokaythen on the post “Mass Shooting in Aurora, Colorado—Tell Me Why We Don’t Need Gun Control Again?”

“We buried the slice of mom’s wedding cake with her.”

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This is a comment by Roger on the post “Lost and Found Life (A.K.A.: Moving is Hell)”.

The Perfect Match: When Love Means Giving an Organ

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Joshua Taylor had already given his heart to his boyfriend of 15 years, Ryan Doughty. Then Ryan needed a kidney.

Hearts in the Trash

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I packed the car like a Tetris master for the move. What are these “feelings” you speak of?

A Three-Way of a Different Kind

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Really, CBS?