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Archives for August 2011
Depression Part Two: Providing Emotional Support To Men Who Are Depressed
Trigger warning for discussion of depression. (Note: Through this piece, I referenced the depressed person as “a man” and “he,” because this is part of a series about men with depression. Much of my advice, however, applies to depressed people of all genders.) The most important thing to remember about helping a man with depression…
A Letter to Irresponsible Sperm Donors
From one sperm donor to another, if you can, please be a good father.
I Was Supposed to Die
Robert Levithan thought he was headed for his deathbed, but 15 years later he’s still cherishing life.
Only Real Fans Sit in the Upper Deck
Rising ticket prices, Aaron Gordon writes, have created a class divide among fans.
Time vs. Money
Opinion: The Commentary Track for the August 25th Buy Pile [@cbr], Issue #7 “Inhale Imagination & Breathe Wonder”
An analysis of elements from Hannibal Tabu’s reviews column on Comic Book Resources.
Miscellaneous Cool Links
1) Dar Williams’s When I Was A Boy is one of the most powerful anti-gender-roles songs I’ve ever heard– and it includes a bonus criticism of femmephobia: And so I tell the man I’m with about the other life I lived And I say, “Now you’re top gun, I have lost and you have won”…
I am now a blogger for the Huffington Post
So, this is a thing now. In all seriousness, I am thrilled to be a regular blogger now for the Huffington Post, and will be updating this blog with those posts as they are posted. I think I really need a smartphone now. Not for blogging; just to look sexy. Also, just gonna give props…
Games: NBA 2K12 Brings Legends To Your Game
From Jordan to Bill Russell, some of the game’s greatests come to the game in your home.
Steve Jobs: The Modern Macho Man
Jobs is so important because of the way he carried himself and the way he succeeded.
Movies: Zoe Saldana Loads Up For Colombiana
It’s all about gunfire and redemption in the new Zoe Saldana-fueled action movie.
Radio: A Real “Virtual” DJ Hits The Airwaves In San Antonio
Once upon a time, real people had to play records on the radio. A San Antonio station is making that irrelevant.
Moving Past the Politics of Angry Populism
For some people, class is not something for polite conversation; it’s a dirty word.
Losing the Big Coin Flip
Some win, some lose, and it’s never fair.
Late in the Season
Mark Ellis takes his children on a trip to the past.