johnscardina2 min read Organizational Management at Home: A Guide for Fathers and Mothers Many of us have been exposed to management techniques in the workplace. Oftentimes some consultant was brought in, and a plan was...
johnscardina2 min readBook Review: Of Boys and Men by Richard V. ReevesRichard Reeves made it clear in 2022: being male in America has a dark side that goes beyond the power and privilege of toxic...
johnscardina2 min readWhen Crises Lead to GrowthLife as usual can become a meaningless routine. Our culture lulls us into an acceptance of the values of power, possessions, and...
johnscardina1 min readWhy Depressed Boys Don't Get SeenWe have heard a lot about girls and depression, especially after the pandemic. What we have not heard a lot about is boys and depression....
johnscardina2 min readHow do we help boys develop positive masculine traits?We live in a time where “toxic masculinity” is a buzzword in the media. The #MeToo movement, as well as high profile cases such as those...
johnscardina1 min readIntroduce yourself — to yourselfHere's a thought problem for you. You are on ferry back to the mainland after a two-week sailboat cruise along the East Coast of the USA....
johnscardina1 min readA Steadfast HeroI read Sam Keene's To a Dancing God when I was in my late twenties — in other words, a long time ago. But Keen's message has stuck with...
johnscardina1 min readMy journey and how I can guide yoursI am a sailor living on City Island in New York City. Every time I leave the mooring on my Southern Cross 28 Cutter, an adventure awaits....
johnscardina1 min readKokopelli, the humpbacked flute playerThe ancient Kokopelli traditionally represents storytelling, growth, joy, and the power of music in the cosmic dance. Think of Pan and...