Finally…The Top 10 Top Male Anthems!
You know your National Anthem… But do you know your Male Anthem? Andrew Smiler labored over readers’ suggestions, and finally narrowed it down to 10. Did your favorite make it into the top 10?Three...
View ArticleLanyards For Tourniquets
In our age of terrorism, we have become a nation of lifeguards. When tragedy hits, Americans have learned to open their doors instead of closing them.—‘‘We started grabbing tourniquets and started...
View ArticleQualms of a Modern Man
In a (sort of) internal monologue, Kevin Yi examines his manhood: what it means, where it comes from and how he is putting it to use.I like to think of myself as a quintessential man. (Yeah, I don’t...
View ArticleMuscular Christianity
Ross Steinborn looks at the mainstream masculinity of Jesus and what this means for Christian men.While there are many role models for Christian men to turn to in the Bible, one of the hardest to...
View ArticleProtecting The Environment By Tearing Down The Old
Audubon’s ‘Toyota Together Green’ programme is building bridges in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.—When it comes to strengthening community, tearing down is sometimes the best way to build — which the...
View ArticleRacism and Love in My Backyard: Ferguson
Sarafina Bianco grew up and still lives just down the road from Ferguson, so the roots of racism and anger—and the need for healing—hit close to home.___I meant to go to the social security office...
View ArticleYou’ll Never Miss Any of the Shots that You Don’t Take
At 56, I had an “Aha” moment: When you don’t try to take the shot, you don’t win — you lose.——“I’ve got your basketball stats right here,” said Zak Keesee, as he pointed to his head.The Athletic...
View ArticleOpinions Are Relative. Shut Up. Listen.
—Apparently, I’m ‘the movie guy’ wherever I go. After Saturday morning step aerobics class I walked into the YMCA locker room. My buddy Paul said, “Jon, I just saw the worst movie of my life.” He...
View ArticleThere’s Nothing Personal in Good or Bad
—I showered and dressed after working out at the YMCA on Friday. I was ready for the weekend. I talked with my friend Kris, who was also getting ready to leave. He asked if I was heading out on a...
View ArticleThe ‘Man Hug’
Growing up in the 60s and 70s, I’m a Third-Generation Japanese Sansei. Given that, I wasn’t big on public displays of affection (PDA). I was uncomfortable hugging or kissing someone on the cheek, even...
View ArticleMano a Mano (a Mano)
When I was a younger man, my childhood best friend would set out on our own versions of an all-American road trip. Limited by parental allowances and money saved from summer gigs, we zigzagged from New...
View ArticleLocker Room Etiquette
My gym is a branch of the YMCA. I know it isn’t a “real gym, not really.” I’ve heard it all. And, I understand if I were serious about “lifting” and “getting ripped” I would join one of those muscle...
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