Masculinity

The patriarchal father of the past looms large. He would love and cherish his children, and when he discovered their misdeeds, he was quick to punish them. Decisively so. He… read more

“A Stop At Willoughby” is a Twilight Zone episode from the early ’60’s. It is a sad, wistful piece about a man who is not long for the intense pressures… read more

These days, opportunities for adventure and conquest are rare. That’s unfortunate, because masculine men naturally crave exploration. For us, the call of the wild is undeniable. But, let’s be realistic. Most… read more

For most of my life, I’ve been that friendly small town guy, a likable guy who always seemed to establish a good feeling and friendly rapport with the people I… read more

“More war stories?” Ellen asked me that night. She was in bed with Philip Marlowe, the only lover she had ever taken. “There was a war story or two,” I… read more

That which does not kill us makes us stronger. – Friedrich Nietzsche The original Conan the Barbarian (1982) is one of the most important spiritual parables of our time, and reveals… read more

The core of masculinity does not derive from being male, nor friendliness from those who console. Your old grandmother says, “Maybe you shouldn’t go to school. You look a little… read more

In the manosphere, there are typically two defined sects of men: white knights and red-pillers. While this division has value, I find there to be three types of men: the… read more

Some years ago I read Starship Troopers, a science fiction novel written by Robert Heinlein, one of the great authors of the genre. The storyline was set in a utopian… read more

Growing up with two older brothers, I had my fair share of exposure to comic books, superheroes, and supervillains. My second eldest brother still has over 8,000 comic books in… read more