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Mar 1, 2016
How a Man Raises Children in a Society that Raises Nothing
I was in a book study with a group of men who are committed to growing themselves in every good way, when the topic of fatherhood and our individual experiences, both as fathers and being fathered, came up. As we were working to relate our own methods of parenting, good and bad, back ...
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Recycled Firefighter’s “The Sergeant” Wallet Review
A follower of Wolf and Iron recommended I check out the manly line of products offered by Recycled Firefighter. Jake Starr, firefighter and founder, struck on a brilliant idea: turn used, ultra-durable fire hose into great looking and super-durable wallets, belts, and bags. The result is pretty fantastic and Mr. Starr has ...
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Feb 15, 2016
Captains of Industry: Chris and Jason Angelini of American Bench Craft
There has certainly been an upwards trend in handcrafted, American made goods. The return of the artisan man, the shop owner, the leather worker has come about at a most unexpected time. Industrialization has become so commonplace that true craftsmanship is now a novelty, and perhaps more appreciated than it was during the ...
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Strength Training as “Practice” Instead of “Exercise”
This week, Andrew Xenophontos helps us to view strength training as "practice" instead of "exercise."
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Feb 8, 2016
Traditional Archery: Part 4 – How to Shoot a Bow Instinctively
In Part 4 of this 4-Part series we discuss how to shoot a bow instinctively in traditional archery.
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Why Ted Cruz has My Vote
“Because power corrupts, society’s demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of the position increases.” – John Adams, Founding Father & 2nd US President, 1735-1826
If you have spent any time on Wolf & Iron you certainly know that I am a fan of history. I love ...
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Jan 15, 2016
Our Sacred Honor
“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” – The Declaration of Independence, July 4th, 1776
The loss of manliness in our present era may be summed ...
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Traditional Archery: Part 3 – Arrow Primer Guide
“Death is like an arrow that is already in flight, and your life lasts only until it reaches you.” – Georg Hermes, German Roman Catholic Theologian, 1775-1831
In Part 3 of this 4-Part series we discuss an arrow primer guide to accommodate traditional archery.
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Christmas in the North Platte Canteen
“Don’t you know the war’s on, Everything is rationed, How ’bout that jive, keep me alive?” – Nat King Cole, If You Can’t Smile and Say Yes, 1945
Just 10 days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7th, 1941, the U.S. had begun mobilizing troops in preparation ...
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Traditional Archery: Part 2 – Wood Types and Backings
“As I was drawing the bow, I travelled a long road. Now I release this arrow knowing that I took the necessary risks and gave of my best.” – Paulo Coelho, The Way of the Bow
In Part 2 of this 4-Part series, we discuss wood types and backings associated with traditional archery.
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Movember 2015 Winners!
Movember 2015 has officially come to an end. We had some impressive moustaches and some equally impressive fund raising! Our team of 27 Mo Bros and 1 Mo Sista raised over $2,000 and got their MOVE on!
And the Winners Are…
Our Movember team, The Order of the Wolf, ...
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Nov 24, 2015
Traditional Archery: Part 1 – Recurve and Longbow Fundamentals
When we talk about a “traditional bow” or “traditional archery” we are speaking of non-compound bows or non-mechanical bows. This term can refer to a simple stick and a string or a fiberglass laminated takedown. In Part 1 of this 4-Part series we discuss these and other fundamentals of the recurve and the longbow.
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