Feed the Wolf
How to Grill Corn in the Husk
Nearly every food we eat in America came from another country (not that we’re complaining). Corn, however, is truly an American original. Here is a quick guide on how to grill corn in the husk.
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Theodore Roosevelt’s July 4th, 1903 Speech
In 1903, President Roosevelt gave a speech reminding America of the values that make our country great. He points to our amazing spirit of unity and goodness, even after the brutally divisive Civil War.
Theodore Roosevelt, Huntington, New York, July 4th, 1903
Mr. Chairman, and you, my fellow citizens, my old time ...
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How to Make a Wooden Wedding Ring
Every ring I have had always felt like jewelry and I wanted something more masculine. Now, I have a few wooden ones, each with its own unique characteristic and the significance of being made by myself. How manly! Here's how you, too, can make a wooden ring, whether for your wedding or for your everyday life.
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Learn Something About Yourself
I have found that I am learning something about myself that wasn’t as in-my-face obvious when working out on my own. This is because I was able to get involved with a fitness group called F3. This week, I discuss how sometimes you are best able to learn something about yourself when you are not at all alone.
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Jun 25, 2014
Fireside Topic: If you could choose any career what would it be?
It isn’t uncommon for men to get started down a career path that was once exciting and rewarding only to find that, years later, they don’t have the same passion for it they once did. While it isn’t wise to up and quit our job simply because it doesn’t thrill us like it once ...
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Captains of Industry: Brandon Griswold – Graphic Designer, Printmaker, & Author of Manly Marks
I came across Mr. Brandon Griswold and his Manly Marks book quite by accident. While searching for images for another article, I noticed one for a Manly Marks book. “What is this!?”, I immediately proclaimed to myself. The title and simple cover alone was worth a solid look. As it ...
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Jun 18, 2014
Fireside Topic: What qualities make for a good family?
Images of the 1950’s nuclear family and most family oriented sitcoms give off the vibe that being a family, the kind of family you would want to have, comes naturally. Even real-life families that seem to have it all together can come across that way as well. Truth is, most families that you ...
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A Year of Manliness: Year One
It’s always a good idea to reflect on the past year and set goals for the new. Wolf and Iron is officially a year old, and I thought I would use this space to provide some insight into what the year has been like for me in this new pursuit. As a person ...
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Father’s Day: The Importance of Fathers
“The widespread observance of this occasion (Father’s Day) is calculated to establish more intimate relations between fathers and their children and also to impress upon fathers the full measure of their obligations.” – Calvin Coolidge, 30th US President, 1872–1933
Each year we celebrate fathers. We grill out, get him a tie ...
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Gluten and Men’s Health: Part 4 – The Super Tasty, Blog Worthy, Gluten Free Bread Recipe
Gluten free bread has come a long way from the stale, rice based alternatives. You can make you own super tasty gluten free bread at home with this recipe.
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Fireside Topic: What is one thing you most want to change about yourself (physical or character)?
If we are honest, there are many things we would like to change about ourselves; our quick tempers, our weight, our lack of muscle mass, our poor self-control, our intellect, our boldness, our hairline…you get the idea. However, keeping a random list of our perceived flaws can make actually changing any of them difficult, since ...
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May 29, 2014
Gluten and Men’s Health: Part 3 – Is Gluten Bad for You?
Is gluten bad for you or is it all hype? Does a man need to be concerned with gluten and his health? In this article we'll cover how to find out if you are gluten intolerant or simply sensitive to.
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