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Why I Write

A brief intro on yours truly and topics of interest.

Nov 28, 2021

A man’s hands typing on an old typewriter.

Nov 28, 2021

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Animated Man

Finding Our Own Expression… in Yoga

Competition and comparisons can limit anyone. Simple inquiry and conversation can contribute to better understanding.

5d ago

Two men on their own yoga mats, stretching.

5d ago

I Tried To Be Funny Watching Poll Workers Count Votes

A bedtime story to soothe America’s nerves

Nov 1

Picture of a ballot drop box in front of the steps of a white courthouse.

Nov 1

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Animated Man

Male Emotions and Vulnerability, Finding the Right Balance

Letting our guard down and being vulnerable isn’t as scary when we learn to recognize who the right people are to be vulnerable with

Aug 23

Two men, leaning in towards each other, sharing a tender moment.

Aug 23

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Animated Man

I Wasn’t a Nice Guy

But why did I identify as one and where did ‘Nice Guy’ come from?

Aug 15

A young man smiling, in front of a brick wall.

Aug 15

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Animated Man

Hardware Store Closing Causes Man to Get Emotional

Women complain that men aren’t emotional but wait until their favorite hardware stores closes.

Jan 16

An employee standing behind and old wooden counter with mental bins. A customer on the other side completes a purchase. Walls in the background are covered with paitn brushes, stains, and wrneches.

Jan 16

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Animated Man

I Feel Vulnerable When I’m Shaving

The Ads Make It Look Sexy. I Never Feel Sexy. My Wife Says I’m Sexy Though, So There’s That.

Jan 10

Man looking at himself in a mirror shaving. He has shaving cream on his face and is bringing a razor across his cheek.

Jan 10

Zealots Wanted Religion in a State Capital and Got a Goat Instead

Christians were played by the Satanic Temple of Iowa

Dec 16, 2023

Picture of a brown goat with white face and two horns and black background. There’s nothing ‘Satanic’ about it.

Dec 16, 2023

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Animated Man

From Thanks-giving to Gratitude

Gratitude seems so much deeper than simply being thankful

Nov 23, 2023

A man with a smile, hugging another, other people are in the background, smiling and a clapping.

Nov 23, 2023

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Animated Man

Lauding a Petulant Man-Child

Bob Knight is dead, Rest in Peace or Good Riddance, there isn’t much in between

Nov 17, 2023

Basketball coaching legend Bob Knight throwing a chair during a basketball game.

Nov 17, 2023

André Alyeska

André Alyeska

Editor of Animated Man, Time Traveler and QMHA. Writes on Politics, Social Issues, Men, Mental Health, and Mindfulness with the goal to fix this mess we’re in.

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