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Brendan Tapley
Between Perseverance and Surrender

Between Perseverance and Surrender

by Brendan Tapley | Sep 30, 2020

At desire’s crossroads, whether to persevere or to surrender often determines the story of our lives.

How Downton Abbey Mended My Broken Heart

How Downton Abbey Mended My Broken Heart

by Brendan Tapley | Sep 29, 2020

The popular series offers a rare exploration, and reassurance, of the nobility in a man’s pursuit of love. Even—or especially—when it fails.

Whole-Life Premium

Whole-Life Premium

by Brendan Tapley | Sep 28, 2020

The unsettling experience of being told your life isn’t worth insuring.

The Patriots Made a Man of Me, in a Manner of Speaking

The Patriots Made a Man of Me, in a Manner of Speaking

by Brendan Tapley | Sep 26, 2020

Through football, a gay guy finds belonging among straight guys and in the process allows both to become at peace with themselves.

The Straight and Narrow

The Straight and Narrow

by Brendan Tapley | Sep 24, 2020

What if it turns out that homophobia is not about hate but envy?

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