Feed the Wolf
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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May 28, 2014
Fireside Topic: What books have had the most impact on you as a man?
I have a confession: I didn’t really enjoy reading until I was about 28. As it turns out I am more of an auditory learner, so reading and then listening to the words in my head (rather than just processing them) slows things down a bit. However, that also made me more critical ...
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Memorial Day: For the Fallen
Memorial Day is a time of remembrance and celebration. This poem by Laurence Binyon was written shortly after the start of WWI, struck by the massive casualties the war had caused. Have fun with those you love, and take the time to remember the soldiers that did not return home.
For the Fallen
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May 22, 2014
Gluten and Men’s Health: Part 2 – Not Your Grandfather’s Wheat
A lot has changed with wheat and how it affects men's health. Part 2 of our series on gluten will dive into what changes have taken place since your grandfather's time.
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May 21, 2014
Fireside Topic: What areas in your life do you need more self-control?
“Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power.” – Seneca, Roman Stoic Philosopher, 4 BC-65 AD
Temptation is all the greater in the modern age of ultra-convenience. Practicing “all things in moderation” is made more difficult because there are simply more “all things” than there ever has ...
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Gluten and Men’s Health: Part 1 – What is Gluten?
Gluten has a particular effect on men's health and how it affects our hormones. In Part 1 of our series on Gluten we'll tackle what it is and why it may be an issue.
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May 14, 2014
Fireside Topic: What is your religious background and are you still practicing?
Part of coming into your own is evaluating the beliefs you were raised with and either making them yours or eliminating them. This applies to everything from religion to whether you should drive a Ford or a Chevy.
In the last few decades religion has become less and less relevant ...
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