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Identifying Poisonous Plants In The Woods

Identifying Poisonous Plants In The Woods

The story goes that when my aunt and uncle were kids, they got into an argument over whether or not a certain plant that they had stumbled upon in the woods was poison ivy or not. My aunt was so convinced that she was right and that it was not poison ivy that she...

How To Waterproof Matches

How To Waterproof Matches

Making waterproof matches is a quick and easy do it yourself project that will help ensure you can build that all important fire when you need one. The ability to build a fire is one of the most important skills you can master as it relates to surviving in an...

My City is Manlier Than Yours!

My City is Manlier Than Yours!

COMBOS brand snack foods released their 4th annual “America’s Manliest Cities” list last week and I’ve got to tell you, I’m feeling pretty manly. Not only did my fair city (Birmingham) rank #5 on this year’s list, upon closer examination I discovered that I also know...

Nothing Easy About Easy Company

Nothing Easy About Easy Company

HBO's hit series “Band of Brothers”, is a fascinating tale of comradeship that follows “E” Easy Company, 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division from their initial training starting in 1942 to the end of World War II. It is, in the end, a tale of ordinary men...

Jesus and Fight Club

Jesus and Fight Club

"Man, I see in fight club the strongest and smartest men who've ever lived. I see all this potential, and I see squandering. &#@ %$#@ it, an entire generation pumping gas, waiting tables; slaves with white collars. Advertising has us chasing cars and clothes,...

Forging Community With Other Men

Forging Community With Other Men

by Michael Warden I vividly remember the day I stumbled upon the personal blog of author and life-coach Michael Warden. As I read his writing, something began to stir deep inside of me. I made contact with Michael and immediately signed up for his 8-week course for...

Fillet a Fish Like a Man

Fillet a Fish Like a Man

As they say, give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Let him watch you fillet said fish, and he'll revere you forever. Just imagine, at your next barbeque, seeing the look of respect and admiration on your buddy's face when you casually mention that you actually...

The Dockers' Manifesto

The Dockers' Manifesto

About a year ago, I received an email with a link to Dockers' latest ad campaign entitled “Wear the Pants.” In case you can’t read the graphic above, here’s the copy… “Once upon a time, men wore the pants, and wore them well.  Women rarely had to open doors and...

How To Make Campfire Coffee

How To Make Campfire Coffee

When you wake up earlier than Mother Nature herself, you might find it difficult to face the day without a hot cup of joe. But without electricity, a coffee maker, or a nearby Starbucks, what's a man to do? Follow these simple steps and your camp will be smelling like...