Being a Winner or a SportsmanMy sons love their bikes and Hot Wheels—anything that moves really. My younger son, in particular, is a car fanatic. The boy can name makes of cars from far away. He recently said he wants a Tesla. He’s three.Along with his penchant for motors is a competitive streak. Bike riding…
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Letters to my Sons … about your Manhood
Father Time — Meditations, Musings, and Myths about Time
…and How you Carry itNo, I’m not talking about what’s between your legs, although that is part of this discussion. What I’m talking about here, boys, is the very fact that you are males and what the means. So what does it mean? It means that you have a certain role in this world, and…
#Daditude — Case File 4: Fear
Father Time: Meditations, Musings, and Myths about Time
Dad Attitude: Our Inner WorldsThe other day my boys and I went for a bike ride around the neighborhood. They were full of gusto that afternoon, and on one of the sloped sidewalks, they came racing down with all their might. They careened so fast that their little bodies shook on their shimmying bikes. They…
Chestnut Hill: The Spirit of Brotherly Love Still Lives
The city of brotherly love does not feel that way, but it does in this Philly neighborhood.
Philly is the city of brotherly love. In most areas, you won’t experience that feeling, but this enclave is keeping that spirit of brotherly love alive.
Lawn Mowing to Welcome Spring
The lovely fragrance of freshly-mown grass...and the noise
The lovely fragrance of freshly-mown grass…and the noise
Amid A Sea Of Violent Hate Crimes, Dallas Police Partner With Antigay Pastor
The plot thickens.
The Effect Racist Rhetoric Has on Young Latinos, and Why All Americans Should Care
This year’s election and racists stereotypes has only added to the consequences of mobility for young Latinos.
One Man’s Personal Mission To Help
Seven Williams wants to help the kids whose lives don’t seem to matter. You can too.
Can Johnny Come Out And Play?
Jon Stolpe examines the need for unstructured play.
I Come From South Central
Welcome to my block. Would you like to take a walk with me?
Saving a Neighborhood with Birdhouses
Dan Szczesny returns to his old haunting grounds and finds hope amid the decay.
The Problems with Philly’s Education Crisis that Everyone Seems to Be Ignoring
The School District of Philadelphia’s longstanding lack of oversight and its inability to generate revenue has caused Philadelphia’s education crisis.
Cups of Opportunity Prove Sweet to At-Risk Youth
CUPs Coffeehouse founder Brian Gray teaches young adults they CAN make a difference.
Does a Picture Really Last Longer?
Are we doing good deeds out of compassion, or a selfish need to prove something to other people with photographs?
My Hometown: Ghosts in Central Louisiana
Bill Murphy swore he would never go back to his hometown that was full of abuse and turmoil. But then something unexpected brought him back.
The Ugly Way Home
A lesson from a rickshaw driver and one way that Veronica Grace keeps herself in tune with those less fortunate.