The full-faced fury of beard-dignation

The full-faced fury of beard-dignation

My beard isn’t that much fun to play with down under, I’ve come to learn — and I’m not talking about the South Pacific. I’m talking about my chin and below. It’s a wiry, tangled mess. It tugs at my skin when I try to comb my fingers through its knots. Uneven strands...
The full-faced fury of beard-dignation

Growing pains: There’s no shame in shame

Shame is a powerful tool. But rejecting the benefits of shame is a mistake, because it’s a fundamental part of culture that helps us set a standard for our behaviour.  Most kids go through that phase where they should really start showering regularly, or brushing...