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R.T.F.U.

This is where we sacrifice at the altar of strong backs and hard feet. Prepare to go ruck yourself.

A first-time dad writes letters to his newborn son, Myles, every Monday, sharing the joy he didn't experience himself with the world. Inspired by Ta-Nehisi Coates' "Between the World and Me."

Hey readers, frienz, subscribers, pals. If you want more content that comes from a place of heartfelt earnestness and brutal honesty about fatherhood, check out Marc Typo's Raising Myles. It's a series of beautiful shortform letters from Marc to his young son, tracing a variety of emotions that we all experience through the lens of Marc's endeavor into fatherhood. Read on, subscribe, and enjoy.

- Michael Venutolo-Mantovani

The Good Idea Fairy

“The good idea fairy,” is a disparaging military slang for someone who suggests an idea for others to pursue.

Some Other Dad

By Brad Kelley

One dad’s stream of consciousness on parenting, life and everything else in between

Weakened Dad

By Cory Checketts

A dad struggling to find a balance between his responsibilities and his hobbies.

Think. Read. Write. Repeat.

By John

We are getting better at getting better. Join the tribe!

(Un)Cool Dad

By Ryan Pierce

Parenting is a daily reminder to appreciate the little things, live a little and use ice cream as a negotiation tactic. And despite my best efforts, I continue to be the uncool dad.

The Better Place

By Ivan Abreu Luciano

I help leaders and teams become unstuck in your five circles of influence: self, family, team, organization, and community.

Fog Chaser

By Matt

A new original instrumental song every month from a Pacific Northwest-based musician and composer, along with visuals, poetry, and more.

Elizabeth Aquino

This is a place where poetry, politics, caregiving, disability and the ocean intersect with the body. That body is mine and yours.

Being a Dad is Hard as F*ck

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