Feed the Wolf
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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How to Easily Fillet a Catfish
Growing up in the South (and on a river no less), catfish were a common sight and a pretty common meal for many. When I was a boy I used to go down to the old bridge crossing the river and see who was fishing. On many days there would be a black man, or a few throughout the week, tossing in a line with a few hanging over the sides.
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Fireside Topic: What are your thoughts on the Second Amendment and Firearms?
“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” – Fourth Article and Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America
Few topics in the past decade have been as heated ...
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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Review
Walter Mitty isn’t a manly man. He works in the basement of Life Magazine’s corporate office, processing film negatives in what appears to be a massive, windowless, and well-organized darkroom. If we didn’t have the ability to experience his fantasy filled “zoning out” spells along with him, he would seem to be a ...
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Fireside Topic: How do you manage money?
Do you have a realistic budget? Where does your income go? What are your views on debt? These questions and more can help you to determine how you manage money in this week's fireside topic.
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Apr 25, 2014
Famous Quotes Poster: Manliness Is Deeds, Not Words – Gandhi
I want to work on a few of these types of images. I love quotes and working through these in this style really helps them stick. Here is the first one by Gandhi with different variations. Please share it if you like it!
Manliness is Deeds, not Words. Gandhi
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Apr 24, 2014
The American Axe
Regardless of whether you are getting an axe for splitting the occasional firewood, or if you are a serious Jack Pine Savage, it is a manly trait to know this time-honored tool. Here is a brief history of the American axe.
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