The Richwood Report

Here's an interesting article appropriate for Fathers Day from the Wall Street Journal editorial page. These are difficult times for understanding masculinity and the article makes a good shot at understanding the facets of what makes a father. An excerpt:

What I'm discovering is that as I try to guide these ornery, wild-hearted little boys toward manhood, they are helping me become a better man, too. I love my sons without measure, and I want them to have the father I did not. As I stumble and sometimes fail, as I feign an interest in camping and construction and bugs, I become something better than I was.

I was already familiar with Mr. Woodlief from his blog. You may enjoy reading more of his material. For a humorous sample from a few years ago, see here. It's an apparently true account of a place where initiative and common sense won the day over bureaucracy. The current blog has several posts appropriate for the day. Scroll down and enjoy.

Update: Don't miss this linked article from Mr. Woodlief's blog about a son and his fathers. Yes, you read that right. Read the article and you'll understand.