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When Rick Burgess was growing up, his father, Bill Burgess, was also his football coach. But Bill was a mentor on and off the field not only for his own son but for the many young men he coached at both the high school and collegiate…
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When my kids were little, I was an involved dad. I changed diapers, did middle-of-the-night feedings, and took the tykes to the doctor.I wouldn’t say I was inherently drawn to doing these tasks. There wasn’t some paternal urge to nurture…
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Note: This is an excerpt from Dad, What’s for Dinner?: Lifesaving Recipes to Avoid Meltdowns, Have Fun in the Kitchen, and Keep Your Kids Well Fed by chef David Nayfeld.No other meal in the day is as transformed by the school calendar as…
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Maggie Rogers. We’ve been listening to Maggie Rogers for several years now, ever since “Alaska” caught our attention back in 2016. Her music is perfect for those golden hour drives during the summer when you’ve got the windows down and…
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A few years ago, we were cat-sitting for some friends. They gave me keys to the exterior door leading into their garage. Once inside, I was able to access the unlocked door that went from the garage into the house. Easy peasy.Well, one…
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Summer is unofficially underway.  Besides busting out your camp collar shirts for relaxed summer vibes, you might consider changing up your footwear for the warmer weather.Summer shoes put a premium on breathability so your feet stay…
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in: People, Podcast, Social Skills Brett & Kate McKay • May 27, 2025The British just seem like a classier bunch. Part of it is that winning accent. But it’s also because English culture has long been steeped in the…
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in: Featured, Food & Drink, Living, Visual Guides Brett & Kate McKay • May 25, 2025An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills,…
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Change: What Really Leads to Lasting Personal Transformation by Jeffrey A. Kottler. I read this book while researching my Dying Breed article on the effectiveness of therapy. The big takeaway? There’s no single magic bullet for personal…
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We’re back with another class of Bike Maintenance 101.Last time, we discussed how to patch an innertube.In today’s session, we’re going to show you how to clean and maintain the workhorse of your bike: the drivetrain.Whether you ride…
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Back in January, we launched a new project: Dying Breed, our Substack newsletter. It’s quickly grown into a fantastic little community. A big thanks to everyone who’s already joined! Your support means the world to Kate and me.Michael…
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Uncertainty is a constant of human existence. How will market conditions affect your new business venture? What will be the results of the medical test you just took? Will a new relationship work out?For most of us, situations of…
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Years ago, we published articles on personal finance goals to strive for in your 20s and in your 30s.Now that I’m in my 40s, I decided to revisit this series to see if I needed to update my financial goals in my first decade of…
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A multimeter is invaluable for the DIY troubleshooting of electrical problems around the house. You can use it to identify faulty wiring, check if electrical sockets have power, and test batteries. My electrical engineer…
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Valet. I’ve been a reader of this men’s lifestyle site since it launched way back in 2008, around the same time as AoM. Valet’s Morning Report is part of my daily routine; I look forward to checking out their curated list of 5 cool…
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The polo is a style staple and one of the most versatile shirts a man can own. Donning one is an easy way to level up your look when the occasion calls for something a notch above a t-shirt.But that ease can lead to complacency, and the…
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Community is one of life’s most valuable but increasingly scarce resources. While we hear about a supposed epidemic of male loneliness, many men still resist joining groups or struggle to maintain involvement after initial enthusiasm…
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Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison. I’ve been continuing my reading goal of revisiting books that I read in high school. I recently finished Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man. I remember it having a big impact on me as a 17-year-old, and I was…
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in: Character, Manly Lessons, Podcast Brett & Kate McKay • April 29, 2025Feelings of burnout and boredom have become prevalent in modern life. To understand the roots of and solutions to these issues, we can turn to both…
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A few weeks ago, I came across an article about how young people these days are tired of dating apps and want to meet romantic partners in real life. You know — the way people developed relationships in the good old days of the former…
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