Enjoying Hobbies: Part 2 – Motivation

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

Rustico Super Loop Keychain

“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

Enjoying Hobbies: Part 1 – Choosing

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

Cassettes: The Forgotten Format

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