Note: I am incredibly fortunate to have a post from someone I admire enormously, and who is running one of my favourite websites ever.Full disclosure: I am a (fairly new) contributor to The Good Men Project (that aside, however, it has long been one of my faves).Bio: Lisa is publisher of The Good Men Project and CEO of Good…
10 Things I’ve Learned From Workplace Politics
Josh Bowman has learned a few things around the office…
Thursday Good Men Project Edition – https://goodmenproject.com/good-feed-blog/where-have-all-the-cowboys-gone/
In a world of movie-star masculinity, Josh Bowman wonders how to reconcile what he thinks is “manly” with the man he truly is. I can see myself standing in the middle of the town, like Clint Eastwood in Unforgiven, or countless other Western cowboy archetypes. My calloused hands rest loosely on the mother-of-pearl Smith and Wesson…
Thursday HuffPost Edition – Why We Want Trayvon Martin's Death to "Mean Something"
Race still matters, and for the foreseeable future, race will continue to matter. It is fascinating to read through my Facebook newsfeed sometimes. Certain news stories will be perceived so differently among my friends. Some news stories are highlighted in particular communities (stories about Israel/Palestine, for instance, get a lot of exposure among my activist…
Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?
In a world of movie-star masculinity, Josh Bowman wonders how to reconcile what he thinks is “manly” with the man he truly is.
Ten things I've learned from the Toronto Transit Commission
There used to be advertisements in subways encouraging students to present their student ID cards. The name on the IDs was “B Havin” as in “behaving.” I remember this in high school, because my friend Chris wrote a letter to the newspaper about how insulting these ads were. Put your finger on your seat before…
Ten things I've learned from rapping
Note: I really like to rap. I rap over instrumentals whenever I get a chance, I freestyle to myself when I walk around, but I’m really embarrassed to rap in public or in front of people. I don’t know why, but it takes a lot for me to go for it. Anyway, here are some things…
Cutting Through The Circumcision Rhetoric
After being confronted by Intactivists for his views on circumcision, Josh Bowman wants to cut through the rhetoric of the anti-circumcision movement.
A Personal Reflection, From Rwanda to Kony
Josh Bowman wonders if a viral video can change the world, or if it’s just brilliant marketing.
Ten Things I’ve Learned From Having A Penis
Josh Bowman has learned a few life lessons from his most important member.
Ten Improv Scenes I Am Tired Of Watching (And Sometimes Stupidly Being In) – People and Chairs Guestpost
I was generously offered the opportunity to write a guestpost for Sally Smallwood’s wonderful and insightful improv blog. Here it is: Note: Any scene can be terrific if it’s played enthusiastically and intelligently, but generally when I see players initiate any of the scenes below, it doesn’t end well. PS: I’ve done most of these…
Ten things I’ve learned from the last few months of sober living
Note: I haven’t been drinking, by choice, for the past few months…since around November, 2011. I plan to continue not drinking. I’ve done this before (mostly), in university. Drinking booze is a great way to mask all of the terrible and sad things you feel day to day, and all of the frustrations that build…
Contraception, Abortion & Limbaugh: A Canadian Weighs In
Josh Bowman sees birth control as a public health issue, as does the Canadian government.
10 Things I’ve Learned From Being Neurotic
Josh Bowman has learned a lot from his neuroses.
Ten things I've learned from my love of naps
I can power nap for 20 minutes and be good. I have thought about moving to Spain just for the opportunity to have a mid-afternoon siesta. They have those in Spain, right? I would hate to move there and be all like “damn.” One of the things I have in common with the Canadian rapper…
Friday Good Men Project Edition – Ten things I've learned about business from purchasing a 6 inch sub from Itza Submarine
Note: The Good Men Project is “a community of 21st Century thought leaders around the issue of men’s roles in modern life. ” For some reason, they consider me to be a 21st Century thought leader, and will be publishing my articles once a week. This excellent website features very powerful, helpful, and often very funny content…