American soldiers aren’t just fighting wars. They’re breaking into song—and staying “relevant” back home in the process.
Archives for August 2010
Losing my religion
Every whisper Of every waking hour I’m Choosing my confessions Michael Stipe, R.E.M. God is cool. I totally dig the G-man and his son J-doG. I guarantee that at least half of you are at this very moment calling me a crass douchebag and preparing to close this window. If that’s what you want to…
Stripper Rehab
Tom Matlack wonders—is the instinct to run off with strippers an innate part of manhood?
Schooled
When James Houghton lost his cool one morning, his daughters kept theirs—and got themselves to school like big girls.
Mountain Time
On the two-year anniversary of the K2 mountain disaster, Andrew Ladd reviews two very different books about the deadly climb.
The Valley of the Guys
They’re not boys anymore, but they certainly aren’t men. Welcome to Guyland.
How Do I Know I’m a Good Man?
Bennett Schneider, vlogging on the “post-modern American mishmash”—goodness, elders, rituals, and shrimp.
Fantasy Football League
I have created a Sex and the Single Dad fantasy football league for fans of the blog, fellow bloggers, Tweeps and Facebook homies!!! The cost is TOTALLY FREE and the only requirement is that you are willing to talk a little smack during the course of the season. We will draft on Friday August 13…
The Deep End
Everything was going swimmingly until a man cannonballed into the pool, nearly landing on Jim Mitchem’s daughter. Could this get resolved without punches?
History Lesson
In the latest installment of “Love, Recorded,” Matt Salesses wonders if two people can really understand the treasures of each other’s past.
Status Update: Honey, Will You Marry Me?
Andrew Tolve investigates the latest trend—proposing to your girlfriend for the world to see.