“My fire pit is awesome. I got it a Lowes for $40. I have solar Christmas lights out there too, and some plastic chairs. And a guitar.”
#3: General Contractor
“Oh, we do those for free. I’ll be over first thing in the morning.”
What I Learned From Twittergate
We should all tell our stories and listen to others, Tom Matlack writes, as it’s the only way to move forward.
Why I DO Want to Talk About Race
Tom Matlack believes that goodness involves reaching across boundaries to search for truths he did not even know existed.
#2 Foxy Lady
I met Jake soon after he’d spent the night in jail.
#1 Witness
What is male goodness? Sometimes, just witnessing the good in others.
My Heavenly Year
Tom Matlack was asked “What was your favorite year?”
Why I Loved ‘The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo’
Lisbeth Salander is a badass, Tom Matlack writes, and she turns the Hollywood hero ideal on its head.
Pulling Through
Tom Matlack remembers the year men’s crew at Wesleyan got serious about training. What happened next was life changing.
Will the Real Man Please Stand Up?
Tom Matlack believes in men and the stories they tell.
The Feminist I Used to Know
The Good Men Project started with the goal of empathy. Empathy for other men. Tom Matlack hopes that today’s feminists can understand that.
Being a Dude Is a Good Thing
With so many men feeling like they’re being blamed for being men, Tom Matlack wants us to embrace manhood.
Does Christmas Make You Weep?
Tom Matlack sees people crying around the holidays and remembers a time when he just wanted Christmas to go away. He’s glad it didn’t.
Does The Good Men Project Have a Mission?
Tom Matlack knows why he started The Good Men Project. Now he’d like to know: Why are you here?
Forbes: What Gender War?
Tom Matlack doesn’t understand why we can’t talk about the good of men without continuing to step backwards.
What Is Generosity?
In a series of emotional vignettes, Tom Matlack searches for the true nature of generosity.