“Son, Watch and Learn How to Shave”

by knowledge on October 30, 2009

shaveDISCLAIMER

At times it may seem like I may be bashing my father, so before I continue allow me to say that is not the case whatsoever. I truly believe that my father did the best possible.

My father was born in Mexico during the 50’s and immigrated(illegaly: more on that in a later post) to the United States over 30 years ago. He had no formal education and was illiterate. He is a survivor and has made a great life in the U.S. despite that handicap.

MEN NEED MEN TO BE MEN

I often hear that men need to just be men. Usually it is a woman that is disgusted by the behaviour of a man in his life.

The issue that comes into play and one that has really hit home is:
Who is teaching us to be men? Our fathers I would think or at the very least other men in our lives.

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Classic Material: Scapegoat

by admin on October 15, 2009

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Should Real Men Cry?

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I am crying as I type these words.
Fuck anyone that says real men don’t cry. Fuck anyone that believes it is a sign of weakness.
Keep living up to your old standards and hopefully you wake up one day and realize that those ancient beliefs of behavior hold us back.
In the last year I have been [...]

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Another Generation Lost?

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He may be 23 now. A good young man with a huge heart. Perhaps he got greedy. Perhaps he saw how easy it was to make money by dealing on the streets. In life, and especially on the streets, you have to be prepared to pay the price for this lifestyle.
I wonder if he was [...]

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Inside this man’s head

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My story is not unique, yet it is different. My story is specific to Mexican men and our culture, yet I would argue that despite the cultural differences, all men struggle with the same things.
With that being said, this blog will now have an added perspective that should make for an interesting read. It will [...]

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Why is it always raining?

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First off, you cannot and will not ever understand the weather. There are meterologist that pretend to know how to do this very thing. There are channels on cable television dedicated to this very purpose.
Experts have written books and seminars are held on this very topic and yet no clear cut way to truly [...]

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Poor Me Syndrome

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My father did not teach me how to shave and be a man.
Poor me.
My father did not show me how to approach a woman and me a man.
Poor me.
My family is a mess and dysfunctional.
Poor me.
I am skinny and dark and women would never find me attractive.
Poor me.
I lack confidence and unable to string 5 [...]

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Pain and Love

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There seems to be a direct link between those two emotions. Almost as if it has to hurt for it to truly be love.
I can’t help but wonder why the hell that has to be the case. But it just is. How about separating the two? Damn, I’m a genius.
Or better yet, how [...]

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On Time By T C
People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. When you figure out which it is, you know exactly what to do.

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What is my outcome?
Where am I going with this blog?
Why do I want to share?
Is anybody listening?
Does anybody care?

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