Stories About Trying to Be a Better Man

The Genius of Everyday Things

December 20, 2011

Stumbled upon this really great art exhibition at the London Science museum called ‘Hidden Heroes.’ The exhibition celebrates the design genius of everyday objects – things we often overlook. Watch the video. It’s fascinating. Here’s to finding meaning in everyday life. [via Selectism]

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A Poem For Getting Sick

December 16, 2011

Everyone has to get sick sometimes But that doesn’t mean you have to enjoy it. Instead you’ll spend time writing down some nice rhymes With which to express your annoyment. After getting sick you are told you must rest And make your body especially immobile; But after several hours you get kind of stressed And [...]

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Christmas is Magic

December 12, 2011

… at least, for little kids it still is. It’s been so fun sharing that experience all over again with Miles this year. How’s your season going?

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How to Start a Movement

December 8, 2011

Feeling inspired after last night’s FWD event. Feel like joining us nuts for the next one? [via Swiss Miss]

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Wordless Wednesday | Farewell Outdoor Play

December 7, 2011

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The Men of Distinction Video Series

December 5, 2011

Serendipitously stumbled across this video series by men’s grooming brand The Motley last week. Billed as an “on-going conversation with men who create, explore, advocate and inspire,” the series looks at young men who are creating something new and pursuing their dreams. Love the idea of highlighting men that are out there doing it. Check it [...]

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Everybody Needs Toucan Stubs

December 2, 2011

If you haven’t discovered Bad Lip Reading yet, consider this your intro. I must have watched this a dozen times this week, and I can’t get enough of it. Happy weekend, you.

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Re: Getting Punched in the Face

December 1, 2011

Remember a few months ago, when I said I wanted to box? And then remember when that was at the top of my newly formed Life List? This week, after much delay, I finally got started. And it hurt. But not as much as I thought it would. Mostly I’ve just been sore, but that will ease [...]

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Men in 3-D

November 29, 2011

Recently, Doug French touched on an issue at the new Babble Dads site that I’ve been mentally tossing around for a while now. One that is very relevant to this blog, and in some ways is part of why it was started: What does it mean to be a man?

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Thanksgiving’d

November 28, 2011

Jumping back into the grind after a relaxing Thanksgiving weekend, spent with loved ones curled up by the fire, reading a good book, digitally unplugged. Good times. Now to re-plug, which is always bittersweet – and comes with a bit of friction. How was your weekend?

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Please Don’t Go Shopping on Thanksgiving

November 23, 2011

I’ve never been a Black Friday person, but I understand the appeal. When you have a lot of people to shop for, saving money wherever you can is important. Understanding this, retailers have over the years pitted human against human on this mad dash to savings, opening at increasingly ungodly hours to let the madness begin [...]

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