Feed the Wolf
Jan 22, 2014
The Love of Wood
It seems that wood and manliness have always gone together. (OK, get your laughs out…better?) Seriously though, there seems to be a draw to wood and trees like no other object I can think of. This week, let's consider why we as men should (or do) love wood.
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Fireside Topic: How are you preparing for hard times (natural disaster, terrorist attack, financial collapse)?
While we may enjoy an unprecedented level of comfort and ease, we shouldn’t fool ourselves into believing that situations which require preparedness to survive (natural disaster, terrorist attack, financial collapse) is a thing of the past. Consider how you are preparing for hard times with this week's Fireside Topic.
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Fireside Topic: What makes a good woman?
Whether you are on the market or hoping to encourage your spouse, it is good to have an idea of what qualities you value in a woman and why. This week's Fireside Topic discusses some qualities to consider within this concept.
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Mastering Your Mood
Here is a truth that can be hard to swallow: Circumstances do not dictate our mood. How can they? Our mood is in our mind. We own it. This can be difficult knowledge to work with, but I have for you some advice for mastering your mood based on quotes from some very manly sources.
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Fireside Topic: What could you give up that would make your life, home, or family better?
We often choose to grow in ways that benefit us personally rather than thinking about our friendships and family life. With this week's Fireside Topic, let us consider what you could give up that would make your life, home, or family better, rather than just your self.
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Dec 23, 2013
How to Be a Man of Conviction like Phil Robertson – Part 2
Part 1 of our series on being a man of conviction like Phil Robertson focused on using logic and reason as foundations for your belief. Part 2 focuses on logical fallacies and testing your beliefs.
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Dec 22, 2013
How to Be a Man of Conviction like Phil Robertson – Part 1
Phil Robertson, the patriarch of the family and founder of Duck Commander, has quite a story to tell regarding his conversion from his sex, drugs, and rock and roll loving earlier years to the family loving, virtuous man he is today. Here is how to be a man of unwavering conviction like Phil.
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Dec 18, 2013
Fireside Topic: How have things changed since you were young?
It seems that every generation likes to recount the good ol’ days, reminiscing about how things were harder (and that was better) or things were better made and people had more sense. This week's Fireside Topic gets us deciding how things have changed since you were young.
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Dec 16, 2013
How to Tie Down a Christmas Tree (Or Anything Else) to the Roof of Your Car
Whether it’s a Christmas tree or kayaks or anything else the principles are the same. No hauling problem is too big for a man who knows a bit of rope work. If you are wondering how to tie down a Christmas tree (or anything else) to the roof of your car, this is the tutorial for you.
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Christmas Traditions for the Family
I started my own family at age 18 and didn’t bring over any real holiday traditions. So, I love asking other families what they do and seeing if any of their traditions stick for us. Here are a few Christmas traditions you can use with your family.
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The Meaning of a Simple Life
A few days ago I emailed Ben Hewitt, commending him on his blog, which gives his readers insight into a man and his family that have chosen to give up many aspects of modern life and its ease for the rewards of living off the land. I stated that I too, like so many men, ...
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Fireside Topic: Who are your role models?
In this week's Fireside Topic, we address who your role models are; you may know of a few people that have had definite influence in your life, but spend some time thinking about the small personality traits you think may be unique and evaluate where those originated.
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