For the past 15 years or so I have had the pleasure in all but one instance of spending Christmas Eve in a very special male place. Living in a college town, the place empties out over the holidays as people return home to their families near and far. There normal haunts such as a particular downtown bar become very quiet with only a few regulars and the staff who have shifts to fill then or in the morning remaining. These mostly blue collar folks are not just bar tenders and bouncers but snow plow drivers, gas station workers, mail carriers, veterans and other assorted folks who collectively inhabit what could be called the Island of Misfit Toys. They are the men who quietly make things happen for everyone else to live in ease and comfort, usually without noticing those who do that work, but often have no family nearby to spend the holiday with. In some cases due to divorce or other tragic events they have no family at all. Even the homeless are welcome. Each Christmas Eve these men gather in a particular bar and spend the later evening together. Some will step out for an hour or so for Midnight Mass but otherwise they collectively spend a few hours forming their own fellowship.
Listening to the Christmas story each year, this scene reminds me of the shepherds in the fields around Bethlehem, on the lowest rungs of society, expected to work in the dark and cold to defend the flocks while others enjoyed the warmth and social activities in town. It was to these men that the Angels appeared to announce the arrival of the Lord (not Lady) of all the Earth and to encourage them to raise their voices in adulation for they had not been forgotten...indeed, they were selected first to hear the message of salvation.
I have had the privilege over the years of not only participating in this fellowship but of inviting a few lost souls to take part as well. Even those who have families, by whom perhaps they are not as valued as they should be, have remarked how truly special it is...and how it embodies the true meaning of Christmas more than what most people get to experience.
Perhaps it takes a man's perspective to see the world this way but if so, then Men are truly blessed even if it doesn't always seem this way. Merry Christmas to all in this extended fellowship and to Tom and family for tending to this flock.
Thank you, Tom. You bring a sustained, committed presence to the issues of men, holding a gentle energy of support, appreciation and recognition. Thank you for these meaningful contributions.
Thanks for this, Tom. I would also add, to the many men who are spending this Christmas without the children they love and sacrifice for. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Merry Christmas to you and to all Good Men and Women wanting to stop "victimhoods" which are falsehoods from politicians greedy for their profits and utterly indifferent to the miseries they spread on others since 1971.
We can only fight them by uttering Truth relentlessly.
I want to help all true victims of politicians: men or women.
History is full of useful economic facts and dates;
1971: Pt Nixon ended " Gold Exchanged Standard" and started Globalisation
For 200 years USA economy was stable and improving . But in the next 54 fears (1971/ 2025) US debts increased from $4000 up to 8 times more.
It was the price of "women ' s Lib"
1972 ; "Roe Vs Wade" free abortion to get
women out of child caring in order to fill millions administrative jobs created by feminist politicians while Globalization put men out of jobs by millions.
And in line Obama ' s "Dear Collegue letters" to fill universities with "Go,go girls"; "No fault divorces" and feminist laws endlessly, up to The sex war against men we know nowadays.
Those are details explaning Feminist triumph and politicians success in today "victimhood"
Merry Christmas Tom & family!🎉🎄
Thank you and everyone else who contribute towards men and boys!💙
For the past 15 years or so I have had the pleasure in all but one instance of spending Christmas Eve in a very special male place. Living in a college town, the place empties out over the holidays as people return home to their families near and far. There normal haunts such as a particular downtown bar become very quiet with only a few regulars and the staff who have shifts to fill then or in the morning remaining. These mostly blue collar folks are not just bar tenders and bouncers but snow plow drivers, gas station workers, mail carriers, veterans and other assorted folks who collectively inhabit what could be called the Island of Misfit Toys. They are the men who quietly make things happen for everyone else to live in ease and comfort, usually without noticing those who do that work, but often have no family nearby to spend the holiday with. In some cases due to divorce or other tragic events they have no family at all. Even the homeless are welcome. Each Christmas Eve these men gather in a particular bar and spend the later evening together. Some will step out for an hour or so for Midnight Mass but otherwise they collectively spend a few hours forming their own fellowship.
Listening to the Christmas story each year, this scene reminds me of the shepherds in the fields around Bethlehem, on the lowest rungs of society, expected to work in the dark and cold to defend the flocks while others enjoyed the warmth and social activities in town. It was to these men that the Angels appeared to announce the arrival of the Lord (not Lady) of all the Earth and to encourage them to raise their voices in adulation for they had not been forgotten...indeed, they were selected first to hear the message of salvation.
I have had the privilege over the years of not only participating in this fellowship but of inviting a few lost souls to take part as well. Even those who have families, by whom perhaps they are not as valued as they should be, have remarked how truly special it is...and how it embodies the true meaning of Christmas more than what most people get to experience.
Perhaps it takes a man's perspective to see the world this way but if so, then Men are truly blessed even if it doesn't always seem this way. Merry Christmas to all in this extended fellowship and to Tom and family for tending to this flock.
Well said, and it’s very important for these perspectives to be amplified (in gynocentric societies). Merry Christmas Tom. Men Are Good.
Thanks, Tom. And Merry Christmas to all.
This is a tough time for newly separated Dads especially when parental alienation is involved. Thanks for your important work Tom.
Thank you. I got the picture from your words.
What a nightmare that the Government supports this Alienation rather than trying to sort it out.
Thank you, Tom. You bring a sustained, committed presence to the issues of men, holding a gentle energy of support, appreciation and recognition. Thank you for these meaningful contributions.
Thanks for this, Tom. I would also add, to the many men who are spending this Christmas without the children they love and sacrifice for. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
I second everything you’ve written here, Tom. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Thank you for everything that you do, there is still good in the world! Merry Christmas!
Well put. And thank you for your work.
Merry Christmas Tom 🎄🕯️
Thank you for your steadfastness in being an Advocate for Men 🙏🌟
Tom
Merry Christmas to you and to all Good Men and Women wanting to stop "victimhoods" which are falsehoods from politicians greedy for their profits and utterly indifferent to the miseries they spread on others since 1971.
We can only fight them by uttering Truth relentlessly.
I like your last sentence and I think that this is all anyone can do sometimes.
Just see it and recognise it.
To Jamie and all ones reading me.
I want to help all true victims of politicians: men or women.
History is full of useful economic facts and dates;
1971: Pt Nixon ended " Gold Exchanged Standard" and started Globalisation
For 200 years USA economy was stable and improving . But in the next 54 fears (1971/ 2025) US debts increased from $4000 up to 8 times more.
It was the price of "women ' s Lib"
1972 ; "Roe Vs Wade" free abortion to get
women out of child caring in order to fill millions administrative jobs created by feminist politicians while Globalization put men out of jobs by millions.
And in line Obama ' s "Dear Collegue letters" to fill universities with "Go,go girls"; "No fault divorces" and feminist laws endlessly, up to The sex war against men we know nowadays.
Those are details explaning Feminist triumph and politicians success in today "victimhood"
Julok39
My heartfelt thanks to everyone that is immersed in this struggle. Merry Christmas, and best wishes for a better new year.