Style: Man and His Beard

Style: Man and His Beard . There’s something undeniably iconic about a man and his beard. From the rugged pioneers of history to the carefully groomed gents of today, beards have always held a place in the story of masculinity. But over the past decade, beards have gone from being a niche statement to a … Read more

2024: Covers of The Year

2024: Covers of The Year . Text and Cover Designs  by Tony Ward, Copyright 2024 . The Selection Process . In the world of print and digital media, a magazine cover is more than just an introduction; it’s a bold statement. A cover serves as the magazine’s handshake to potential readers, a visual ambassador that … Read more

Bob Shell: Censorship is Alive and Well in Virginia

Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2024 . Censorship is Alive and Well in Virginia . In Virginia, prison inmates do not have Internet. I am on my seventeenth year as a prisoner of the Virginia Department of Corrections (VDOC), so I have gone over sixteen years without Internet. I have “email,” sort of, through a … Read more

Online Dating

Online Dating . Swipe Right, Swipe Wrong: The Successes, Risks, and Failures of Online Dating In today’s fast-paced, digitally-driven world, online dating has emerged as a popular avenue for finding love, connection, or even a fleeting encounter. With millions of users globally, platforms like Tinder, Bumble, and Match.com have revolutionized the way people meet and … Read more