Ralph Schroeder finds lots of men to admire on television, but only one surprising TV dad really resonates for him.
Media Men
Pro Wrestling as Security Blanket
Patrick Hayes remembers his father and uncle shedding their troubles and depression to indulge in some smack-down.
Books: An Epilogue
CJ Kaplan explains how some of his greatest love affairs have been with books.
My Life With Iron Man
When Rick Belden was in need of a masculine figure, Iron Man helped him cope with the difficulties of life.
He-Man or Pee-Wee?
Cartoon men also shape our images of ourselves as real, live men.
On the Page
Chris Wiewiora remembers how, no matter where his missionary parents moved, his mother always had a book with her, and how that literary dedication passed on to him.
Daughters, Not Like Sons: John Mayer and Sexism In the Media
Tim Stobierski thinks John Mayer’s hit song “Daughters” is damaging to both men and women.
Do Books Matter Less?
Ken Goldstein wonders if books are still essential.