I can think of no better way to introduce the topic of today’s posting than to quote the sobering words of Ronald Reagan: Masculinity is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our sons in the bloodstream. It must be fought for and protected. The flame of masculinity must … Continue reading Passing the Torch of Masculinity
Masculinity
A Child of Suicide
When someone you know and love kills themselves, as uncomfortably ironic as it seems, they hurt those left behind breathing more than they did themselves. That may seem cold and cruel, but when they take the act to turn off the light in their soul, they're gone, it's all over for them. It's those who … Continue reading A Child of Suicide
Porn is Toxic to the Development of Masculinity
Let's get this clear right off the bat, masturbation is not some evil act which is to be demonized. That is the first stance taken against my claim that porn is toxic for the development of masculinity and that is not what I'm saying. What I am saying is that the pixels you are watching, the ones that you … Continue reading Porn is Toxic to the Development of Masculinity
Saving The World
I can't sleep I've got too much on the mind and I simply cannot shake it off, so I'm writing. I've had neither caffeine nor alcohol tonight; I'm physically exhausted but mentally I've got "world problems" dancing around my brain. I'm not the type of man who thinks it is my responsibility or within my … Continue reading Saving The World
Father of the Tribe
We're in a day and age where it takes but a few minutes for an individual to claim their slice of the internet. A blog A website A social media account What you do with that slice is entirely up to you, what I chose to do was start writing my life experiences and views … Continue reading Father of the Tribe
RIP Miss America, who’s next?
America is the greatest nation on Earth, this is true for a myriad of reasons. As an American I've touched on this multiple times, too include my piece on taking pride in your country as well as the essay I wrote to my fellow Veterans. Building my country up and sharing the pride I have … Continue reading RIP Miss America, who’s next?
#MenToo
Men are suffering, lashing out, raging at the world, and nobody cares. Well, that's not entirely true as there are men out there who are actively working to create a reality where being a man is not a crime and camaraderie among men is not something deemed as toxic or an attempt at compensating for … Continue reading #MenToo
Man, The Mature Child
There is an adage that women are 'The Most Responsible Teenager In The House' and if you follow that link to the No-Maam blog you can find all of the research and evidence supporting that general truth. Modern day men find themselves in a hell of a predicament. They're told to treat women as their absolute … Continue reading Man, The Mature Child
Founding Fathers
When you get a group of motivated men together, there is nothing they cannot do. This is exactly what Craig and I are hoping for with this blog and it is the driving force behind The Fraternity of Excellence. Before getting to the Fraternity, I want to take a literal approach to the title of … Continue reading Founding Fathers
Finish Lines Are A Time For Reflection
There’s something to be said about the emotion associated with crossing the finish line. It’s a time where you’ve accomplished a goal, you’re elated to of achieved this objective; but, this is only one of many goals and it isn’t the “ultimate goal”. In the game of life, it is improvement and new experiences to … Continue reading Finish Lines Are A Time For Reflection