“If I Could Text My Future Self”

Hey 2035 Me,

Still coaching our son through turbulence?

Hope you've figured out how to discuss dating
without making both of you cringe.

And please tell me you've stopped
using "yeet" to seem relevant.

Remember what matters - not if he's
captain of anything,but if
he knows his worth beyond achievements.

P.S. Those gray temples better
look distinguished.

—Current Me

“Man Myth of the Month”

Myth: "Real men don't need
community or connection."

Debunked: Historically, men thrived
in tribes, guilds, and brotherhoods.
The lone wolf ideal is modern marketing,
not anthropology.

Bonus: Even Hemingway had a squad.
And they weren't just drinking buddies
- they were his emotional lifeline.

“What Would Stoic Dad Say?”

Q: "My 11-year-old son spends all weekend gaming.

I did the same with football at his age.
How do I judge if this is healthy?"

A: "Don't mistake the medium for the message.

Ask what gaming gives him - competition?
Achievement? Connection with friends?

The need is legitimate even if the
outlet seems foreign to you.
Then help balance, don't banish."