Tom Matlack finds unconditional love through a series of in-the-moment connections with friends and family.
Good Is Good
Little People, Window Surfing, and Other Holiday Rituals
Tom Matlack struggles to get into the holiday spirit.
Look in the Mirror: The Hypocrisy of PSU Rage
Before we can properly punish Sandusky and those who protected him, we must first point the finger of blame at ourselves, Tom Matlack writes.
Steve Jobs Was an Assaholic
Being a manipulative asshole was one of the Apple visionary’s keys to business success, but it was also something he tried to recover from outside of the professional sphere.
Goodness Isn’t a Game
Tom Matlack laments that more men interest themselves in reviews of computer games than accounts of goodness. He also laments that he’s aggravating the problem.
Male Lust Arrives in Happy Valley
If we can’t talk about male lust honestly, argues Tom Matlack, how can we deal with the consequences?
The Black and White of Sports
Tom Matlack examines the racial implications of playing, watching, and supporting American sports.
Why I’m More Like Charlie Sheen Than Barack Obama
Tom Matlack asks the question: what happened to our midlife crisis?
I’m a Social Media Hypocrite
For Tom Matlack, social media got in the way of being a good man.
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.
Pop Culture Is Killing Us
Tom Matlack regrets the influence of America’s pernicious popular culture.
Has Sports Robbed Men of Their Souls?
Tom Matlack looks at sports through the lens of books, manhood, entertainment, relationships, and intimacy.
Cuban’s Patriotism: Bust Your Ass and Get Rich
Tom Matlack agrees with Mark Cuban: profits are not a zero-sum game, and the more you make, the more impact you can have.
Black on Black Tax Math
Seems to me we need a Presidential candidate who is actually black, no matter what the color of his skin.
Questioning My Faith
“Even in my most desperate moments, when I was ready to embrace religion, I still couldn’t figure out which one I belonged to.”
I Love Pain
Tom Matlack’s obsession with pain is just a way to drown out his psychic angst.