Thomas Fuller once said that ‘the darkest hour is just before the dawn’. I would say we are in a pretty dark hour. In fact, the last 20 years or so have been a long, dark, fever dream-ish reality that we have been living through. However, despite the mild recession in 2001 and financial crisis of 2008, followed by the global pandemic we are currently … Continue reading 5 Reasons The Economy Could Boom Post-Pandemic.
You may have noticed that the stalwart gentlemen across film, literature, games, advertising, and other forms of media have a major commonality — a rocks glass, with or without rocks, and an ambrosia that needs no introduction. Oh, the choices. Where to begin? One of the first things you probably notice when you walk into your local package store or take a gander at a … Continue reading Whisk(e)y, which one is for you? (101)
Ah, the long awaited “part 2” to this three part series. Ironically enough, I needed this installment myself just to get it done. Keeping your hobbies rolling is something easy to become stale at. Motivation can deteriorate due to many outside combatants. Work, family stresses, personal struggles, financial strain, or just plain old burnout can cause us to lose drive for our hobbies. How can … Continue reading Enjoying Hobbies: Part 2 – Motivation
I was as skeptical as everyone else when I first stumbled across an ad for the Anson belt. It caught my eye like most things do on the internet these days, with a flashy logo and a nice, neat gift set “special”. So there it was, in all its glory, broken down into its separate pieces ready to be assembled. And before I kept scrolling … Continue reading The Belt To End All Belts.
“To step outside and reach within, to explore and to create. To inspire all to live intentionally and leave their mark.” This is Rustico Leather’s motto. It’s one that resonates with me. It’s good marketing, honestly. They managed to rope me in with this keychain. Keys are an important accessory to manage for any man. You have to make sure they stay put comfortably. For … Continue reading Rustico Super Loop Keychain
“Being A Better Man” may have different meanings to you depending on what phase of your life you’re in currently. It may mean being a better boyfriend, husband, father, workmate, leader, etc. Whatever it may mean to you, we’re here to explore some ways to help you on your journey to becoming the best man you can be. In this series, we will take a … Continue reading Being A Better Man, Part 1: Journaling
Every man has a hobby. Or if you’re like me, you have several. Hobbies are great to have, though. They provide a constructive outlet from the stresses of work. They sprout opportunities for families to spend quality time together. However, that lends the question: How do you choose your hobby? Picking the Right Hobby First and foremost, you know what you like and dislike. I … Continue reading Enjoying Hobbies: Part 1 – Choosing
As a young millennial, I often remember the repertoire of music (whether cassette or CD) that my father had. That love of collecting music transposed over to me as I grew into a teen. Heck, I still have a vast CD collection. But, in 2006, something hit the world that later on devastated the art of collecting music. Spotify…. What Went Wrong? My guess is … Continue reading Cassettes: The Forgotten Format
Gin Or Vodka? While the classic martini calls for gin, some do prefer vodka for its more neutral flavor profile versus gin’s strong pine notes. And while vodka is a worthy substitute, gin provides a wealth of flavors that just can’t be left out of your martini. Dry Vermouth. The second vital piece of the classic martini is dry vermouth, a fortified wine flavored with … Continue reading Classic Dry Martini
The Evolving Paradigm 