Tag Archives: masculinity

Return to Nature

In the past, I’ve made jokes about myself.    About my lack of “masculine” interests.   I don’t watch football or hockey or NASCAR.  I enjoy Broadway musicals and ABBA.  And I love chatting with the mommybloggers about their bra-shopping. But now … Continue reading

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A Critical Look at this Porno Clip

OK, I’m not going to lie.  I read about this website today that is called “a YouTube for pornography,” so I took a little “peek” to see what it was all about.  Believe it or not, I try to avoid … Continue reading

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Little Artie

Therapy has had two opposite effects.   It has motivated me to be more productive and organized, hence my post two days ago on how to be better organized.  Thank you!    Therapy has also made me incredibly self-absorbed, which is perfect for procrastination.   … Continue reading

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The Sanjaya of the Blogosphere

  My mother arrived in Los Angeles today, in preparation for Passover next week.   After she unpacked, Sophia and I showed her all of the birthday cards that I received from other bloggers. “You see, Mom, friendship is more important … Continue reading

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Unretouched

Some of you may have noticed that during the day, I changed the photo at my last post from a stock photo to one where I am wearing the purple bathrobe. This photo is me is un-retouched. No filters. No … Continue reading

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Strong, Silent Type

Cover Your Mouth wrote this comment on my last post after I worried that my post was being taken too seriously: Listen Neil, if it makes you feel any better, I don’t give a shit about your financial stability or … Continue reading

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Man in the Mirror

Every Friday night, a group of Jewish men meet in the apartment building I grew up in and greet the Sabbath.  Most of the men are older or find it difficult to travel to a temple.  Traditionally, you need ten … Continue reading

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My Man Date with Rob and Kai

My friends, Rob and Satomi, have a beautiful baby boy, Kai.  Rob is Jewish and Satomi is Japanese, but Kai has his mother’s Asian features.  While visiting them, Rob and I decide to go for a stroll with Kai, giving … Continue reading

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