Arthur MacMaster struggles to accept himself as a man with a disability, but his dog doesn’t.
The Hazards of Manhood
November 4, 2012 by 16 Comments
Am I man enough? Am I powerful enough? Men put their bodies at risk to cover up pain, fear, and vulnerability.
“Boys are taught that toughness, violence, winning and being at the top is the most important aspect of proving their masculinity.”
October 28, 2012 by 7 Comments
This is a comment byJames on the post “Do Guys Fight For Their Friendships? (Hint: NYT says “No”; I say “Hell, Yes”!)”.
7 Things I Find Attractive in a Woman Now That I Am 50
September 19, 2012 by 25 Comments
James Elliot’s tastes have matured along with him. Here, he talks about what’s so sexy about women his own age.
Sometimes I Want To Give Up
September 6, 2012 by 5 Comments
Jeffrey Hartinger tells the truth about dealing with bigotry and its endless microaggressions: no matter how tough you are, it doesn’t get any easier.
The Masks We Wear
August 8, 2012 by 6 Comments
Sometimes we need a second face in order to deal with the world.
Don’t Be a ‘Guy’
November 8, 2011 by 16 Comments
Michael Doran is happy he took such a tough and winding path toward realizing that he didn’t need to prove his manliness.
Becoming an Asshole…For Good?
August 18, 2011 by 13 Comments
Ron Mattocks finds inspiration and wisdom in some unlikely characters: Don Draper, for instance.
What Keeps You Limping Forward?
June 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I replayed the axe cutting into Dad’s leg—the metal against the bone—and I recalled his strength to keep going despite the pain.
Tough Guys
May 13, 2011 by 7 Comments
Bethlehem Shoals takes the conversation of “soft” in the NBA in the other direction by examining the implications of “tough.”
A Response to ‘Mr. Softy’
May 9, 2011 by 3 Comments
Beckley Mason, the editor of ESPN’s beautiful HoopSpeak blog, sent in this email response.
Why Do These Wimps Need Their Own Magazine?
August 12, 2010 by 53 Comments
Tom Matlack responds to comments on the recent story about the Good Men Project Magazine that appeared in the Boston Globe.
“There are intangibles to playing sports: self-discipline, overcoming hardship, facing fear, camaraderie.”
This is a comment by Rick on the post “Real Men Don’t Watch Sports”. While sports sometimes have a tendency to seem violent and bring out hostile “manly” attitudes, someone who has lived through them has a different perspective.