Category Archives: Reflections

Reflection of Men

The only jobs for which no man is qualified are human incubators and wet nurse. Likewise, the only job for which no woman is or can be qualified is sperm donor. – William Scott Heide Don’t accept rides from strange men … Continue reading

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Do What Brings You Joy

I have been telling everyone I can to keep the commitments you already have made between now and Jan. 1. But schedule as many meetings, deadlines and other commitments as you can until after the first of the year. Also, … Continue reading

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Forever Intertwined

My first friends were my cousins and siblings. After eating early family dinners, we spent many Sunday evenings sprawled across our grandparents’ bed. We lay sated, entranced by the television, our limbs crossing limbs, our heads lying on each other’s … Continue reading

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Tough

We’re often told it’s hard to succeed while showing “weakness.” What does the word “tough” mean to you now, in that context? I called my book Tough because I had to change what that word meant to me. Most men live their … Continue reading

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Conversation-Starters: Culture

Above all, the one thing that never fails to get people talking is a shared love of the latest TV show, movie, or book. If you’re stuck in an awkward silence, ask your family or friends about the best shows … Continue reading

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