Dadolescence: Generation X Men in Midlife Crisis
There was a review in the Winnipeg Free Press by Ria Julien a few days ago on a new, comedic book about Generation X men in midlife crisis. The title is the ingenious Dadolescence. Here is an excerpt:...
View ArticleBoyhood Film
There’s a new film out called Boyhood. As I flipped through the pictures of the leading character – a real-life boy filmed over 12 years – I wondered what insane curse has been leveled against humanity...
View ArticleJosh’s Wall Asks: Do Fathers Turn Their Sons Into Bullies?
I love a good coming-of-age story and Cliff Alspaugh’s debut novella is just that, but with an added bonus. It explores father-son relationships and the making of men. We hear the heart-rending news...
View ArticleMaria Panaritis: Series on Gen X (Vexed and Hexed)
The Philadelphia Inquirer has published a series of articles on Generation X. I really enjoyed this series, but I don’t agree that we have to put the happy ending on hold. Nobody is going to tell me...
View ArticleGen X Men Are Dying. Why?
I never meant to cause you any sorrow I never meant to cause you any pain I only wanted to one time to see you laughing …in the purple rain –Prince, 1984 Why Are Gen X men dying at such an alarming...
View ArticleMy Uncles Can Beat Up Your Uncles
Editor’s Note: The following is a personal essay written by Mike Waltman, and originally posted on his Facebook page. When you read it, you will understand why it drew such a positive response. As...
View ArticleBoys from the Class of 1986 (Daily Photo)
DAILY PHOTO: Boys from the Cardinal Gibbons H.S. Class of 1986, Raleigh, North Carolina. I am absolutely in love with this car. It’s a red Buick Regency convertible with a white top. A rare sight even...
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