What does the rapid increase in breast augmentation say about all of us?
From Food Network to Man With a Pan
How the culture of cooking and gender has changed in the last fifteen years.
My Name is Tom and I’m a Bandwagon Bruins Fan
What led to my shamelessly lumbering aboard the Bruins express train and why you should too.
Memorial Day
War, Manhood, and Goodness. How Tim Hetherington’s life showed us all something profound about what it means to love one another and be good men.
How Guys Screw Up & Other Favorite Rituals
Two of our best all time posts, and the comments made by readers, reveal that it’s not the end of men at all. It’s our rebirth.
Does Reporting on Reporting on Gossip Make it Not Gossip?
Tom Matlack explains why gossiping about gossip is the same as doing a expose on pornography and then printing the porn as part of the story.
The Rebirth of Newspapers
Are newspapers dead or are they finally waking up to the fact that readers are their most important customers?
Sex Slavery in America
Tom Matlack interviews a Special Agent with Homeland Security Investigations about sex slavery in the U.S.—which is far more common than most people think.
Good Discussion: New Feminism & Your Dad
Fatherhood and feminism. It’s an odd mix.
Red-Shirting Kindergarten
Why are so many parents holding their boys back? Is it really good for them? And what impact is it having on everybody else?
Turkey Trouble
Tom Matlack and his son … uh, Luke … hunt wild turkeys in their neighborhood by Fenway Park.
My Talk With Mom
Good Discussion: Men, Manginas, and Cleavage
If seeing me dressed up like the lead singer of KISS doesn’t bring a smile to your face, there’s nothing I can do for you.
Men: Not All the Same
Contrary to popular belief, all men are not the same—nor should men apologize for being men.
Good Discussion: Tiger, Charlie, and Addiction
Addiction-fueled success is like the parable of Icarus flying too close to the sun. You reach amazing heights—but you will fall, and when you do it’s quick.
Tom Matlack On Boys, Balance, And Humility
Tom Matlack speaks with blogger Megan Rosker about building boys’ self-esteem, living in community, and finding their inner compass.