FollowThe internet is filled with rules that men should follow. Unfortunately, many of them are loaded with frivolous and/or misogynistic bullshit. And, generally, these lists seem to focus on being a “real” man, rather than a good one. So, I decided to make up my own. Will following this list will make a good man? […]
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Advent is Upon Us
An American Sonnet of My Own
I haven’t watched a single basketball game since you left me on that Tuesday too many years ago because that was where we would connect when the chasm between us yawned wider than the Grand Canyon and neither of us was willing to reach out to the other one and one bad call would bridge the […]
F*ck That Noise
Well, beloved, conservatives showed us just what they think of women this past Saturday. Despite what should have a damning list of accusations of sexual misconduct, up to and including sexual assault, the Senate voted to confirm Brett Kavanaugh’s appointment to the Supreme Court anyway. I don’t know about you, but right now, I […]
Any Port in a Storm
You may or may not know that, after an extensive break (about 35 years), I have returned to school for an English degree. This semester, I’m taking a class in writing poetry. The following prose poem is one of my efforts for that class. I could see her lips move, but the words were buried […]
The Tone Police
I think it’s safe to say that, right now, public discourse isn’t at it’s loftiest point in our history. Up until last week, I told myself that things could certainly be worse, saying “Hey, no one’s taken a stick to a colleague on the Senate floor while a compatriot pulled a pistol to keep everyone else […]
The Guy’s Guide to Naming Your Junk
Usually essays like this are titled “The Gentleman’s Guide to _________”. While writing such an study would pose an interesting challenge, it’s not realistic. Not only do gentlemen refrain from naming their junk, they would never refer to their wedding tackle like that. In fact, a true gentleman works hard to give the impression that […]
ADHD and Me
Recently, I read an article that said 6.7% of Americans suffer from depression. A year ago, I would’ve said, “No, that’s too much. That’s 22 million people. No way that many folks are depressed.” But, I’ve been hanging out with comedians for the past year and now I’m like, “Yeah, that sounds about right.” If […]
Those Damn Millennials
Not a day goes by when I don’t see something about “those damn millennials” in my social media feeds. All too often, it’s some Baby Boomer bitching about how young people are too attached to their cell phones and want everything handed to them on a plate because they got a participation trophy when they […]
New News
Hey there. If you’re new here, welcome. If you’re not new, you’ve probably noticed some changes. It’s okay, you’re in the right place. But, in keeping with the new direction of things around here, I decided a new look was in order. And, there are some new features. See those two buttons marked “Writing” and […]