Sadly, there seems to be a distinct lack of free time in the modern world. For example, I’m lucky these days if I get more than two consecutive hours in the morning or the evening to do whatever I please without some deadline for work, school, or some other important event. So, today, I want …
Most people have dreams. They want to reach some level of financial success, perhaps start a family, or have a dream house, car, or so on. What a lot of people do not have, I find, are the tools necessary to turn those dreams, things that you want, into goals, things that you are working …
For a lot of men, there is an emphasis on independence that is instilled into us from our youngest years. Our action heroes are strong, silent types, and we try to become as independent from others as we can. This independence, whether it’s economic, emotional, or physical is core to the ways in which a …
With the weather getting hot to the point where nearly every state can expect triple-digit temperatures, it’s time to start thinking about how to adapt well to summer styles. I struggle with this somewhat myself: sweaters, jackets, and the like are staples of my style, and doing summer style justice means looking good with a …
Despite the quality of writing that you often see, I argue that this is the most literate generation in history given the sheer proportion of populations that can read, and how much we have to do so. From stop signs to Twitter, we’re reading all the time. But, as an educator, I’ve noticed that a …
This summer, I’ve had the opportunity to hike in both Florida and Washington. The two presented fairly different challenges: Florida is a swamp with no elevation but lots of dangerous critters, and Washington presented a mountain trail in conditions that can carry widely. Throw that in with the fact that I did both of those …
In keeping with my long-running series of beverage reviews here, today I’m taking a look at something a little different than I’ve done before, a blended scotch. Particularly, this piece will look at Copper Dog. First, we’ll start off with some general notes about this kind of whisky, as well as Copper Dog’s history. From …
Introduction I am of the mind that the most effective way to teach the vast majority of people is through stories. Thus, today I want to share with you two stories from the last week that have me here, on a plane to Seattle, thinking about the importance of learning how to deal with the …
In keeping with my longstanding traditions here and my interest in whisky, today I’m reviewing Loch Lomond 12, a single malt Scotch. As per the usual in my beverage reviews, I’ll start with a few words about the company, and single malt scotches in general. Following that, I will cover my usual tasting procedures for …
Sometimes in a man’s life, we have big changes that mark the end of one era, and the beginning of another. These moments often bring some stress, some celebration, and occasionally loss and heartbreak. I’m going through some of them now, and I’d like to share my experiences with you. In my career as an …