Sometimes a thought pops into my head and just… stays there. Like a tiny uninvited houseguest that refuses to leave until I figure it out. This one came courtesy of Father’s Day — and all the great dads I know. The question that wouldn’t quit? What makes a real man? As a teenager, my answer […]

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June 15, 2026

What Makes a Real Man? (My Cat Had Opinions)

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