Joanna Schroeder shares how, when times got tough, she was able to take on a new role that challenged her identity in order to help her family.
Archives for October 2011
Why Men Are in Trouble
Rather than complaining about the next generation, Owen Marcus writes, older men need to provide a better model for younger men.
My Black Man Book Bias
When Mychal Smith has free time to read, he finds himself putting brothers on the wall.
Halloween: A Teacher’s Best Nightmare
Not even teachers are immune to Halloween’s nostalgia of make-believe, writes Carl Bosch.
The Economy Needs Family Therapy
The solve any national discordance, we must first turn to the mind of the individual, writes Max Lugavere.
Bloody but Unbowed: Stoicism for the 21st Century
How an English poet, a Roman emperor, and an American admiral can teach the modern man about courageous suffering.
Guestpost#73: Josh McNorton – Ten things I’ve learned from traveling in China for a month
Note: Josh McNorton is a musician, writer, and all-around good guy. This is his website: www.joshmcnorton.com Every year for the past three I’ve embarked on a solo adventure in a foreign land. With encouragement from some Canadian friends living in Beijing and Shanghai, plus a very inexpensive plane ticket, I chose China this year. These are…
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Peace out my Peeps. What’s up my peeps and homies? It’s not a secret that the last 12 months have been tough on me both financially and medically and the blog content has suffered because of it. That shit is over! I’m making a renewed commitment to make this the kick-assinest…
Music: Commentary Track for October 24th’s #musicmonday [@roxfontaine, free MP3 downloads]
Senior hip hop correspondent Rox Fontaine recommends free downloads from our weekly column.
Games: Once Again It’s On [Grand Theft Auto 5]
Get ready to say goodbye to another chunk of your life as Rockstar Games prepares its next classic.
Webcomics: @world_of_Hurt: The Thrill Seekers #044, “Time to Talk” [#thenewblack]
World of Hurt is a webcomic created by Jay Potts, syndicated twice a week from its inception on Komplicated.com
Humor: Beyonce’s Influence Has Gone Too Far!
A couple of chuckles based on “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” to brighten your day.
The Male Guilt Trap
We’re not wracked by guilt, Tom Matlack writes, we’re amazed by the men who made something when nothing was left.
Guilt Is Good, but Responsibility Is Better
Hugo Schwyzer argues that being a man should not induce guilt or shame, but rather be the root of responsibility.
Wanting to Get Laid Doesn’t Make Me a Jerk
Marcus Williams thinks it’s possible to appreciate a woman’s sexiness without objectifying her, even when you appreciate it out loud.
“As a Man, What Are You Ashamed of Most?”
We asked our community. This is how they replied.