New Year's is magical for most of us. January 1 holds almost mystical powers for us. It's okay. It's a new year. All the stuff I wrecked and messed up this year is now in the past. And everything I meant to do but didn't will certainly get accomplished this time around. The … [Read more...]
Why Men Love A Christmas Story
There's no denying that A Christmas Story is a cultural phenomenon. The movie gets played in marathon fashion on Christmas Day and has to be one of the most quoted films in American history. Example... every single time I see the word "FRAGILE" written on a box and another guy … [Read more...]
What’s the Best Pocket Knife to Carry if You’re Looking for Trouble?
My grandfathers always carried pocket knives. So has my Dad. And I'm sure their fathers before them did as well. I haven't always carried one, but lately I've become a little obsessed with making sure I have it on me. I'm not a survivalist, per se, though I like the idea of … [Read more...]
How O’Malley, the Alley Cat, Became a Very Good Father
I’m a sucker for vintage Disney stories. I have a collection of old Disney story books from my childhood and often read them to my boys. Tonight we chose The Aristocats, and I was moved by the final page. I’ve seen the movie and read the story dozens of times in my life, but I’ve … [Read more...]
Do We Really Need a Few Good Men?
Dumb question, right? The world always needs a few more good men. But I think looking for "good men" is the wrong pursuit. Here's why... 1. Nobody agrees on what good is. What exactly is a good man? A nice man? A man who is faithful to his people? A man who is good at stuff? A … [Read more...]
