One of the downsides of being a man is that our reproductive organs, i.e., our nards, hang outside of our bodies, leaving them vulnerable to impact. When your nards take a hit, it hurts. A lot. You may even feel sick to your stomach after a particularly severe blow. No man, or part-canine/part-man, knows the […]| The Art of Manliness
Downfall: The Case Against Boeing. Boeing has been in the news for all the wrong reasons lately. How did a once venerated American company begin to show so many literal and metaphorical cracks? This interesting and disturbing Netflix documentary examines the issues that led to the crashes of two Boeing 737 MAX jets and which […]| The Art of Manliness
Oklahoma’s Onion Burgers. Many regions of the country lay claim to a signature burger. For Oklahoma, it’s the onion burger, which is made by pressing thinly sliced onions directly into the patty while it cooks. It’s delicious. In back-to-back weeks, the McKays sampled burgers that are considered two of Oklahoma’s best. We got one at […]| The Art of Manliness
When you’re out in the wild, your campsite will be your home away from home. Maximizing your comfort and enjoyment starts with picking the right spot.| The Art of Manliness
As I’ve discussed in previous articles, I’ve been incorporating more machines into my weight training. A few months ago, I wrote about how I’m using leg extensions along with squats to build meaty quads. Lately I’ve been availing myself of another lower-body-building apparatus: the leg press machine. The leg press machine has the reputation of being […]| The Art of Manliness
Lawerence of Arabia. I recently watched the classic 1962 film Lawerence of Arabia during my Zone 2 cardio sessions. It had been on my to-watch list for a while since it’s my father-in-law’s favorite movie. It did not disappoint! The movie chronicles the life of T.E. Lawrence (played brilliantly by Peter O’Toole), a British officer […]| The Art of Manliness
SABANI Portable Charger 35000mAh Power Bank. I use the downloadable maps on the AllTrails app to navigate on backpacking trips. The problem is that if you’re out for more than a day, your phone’s battery will die, and there’s nowhere you can charge it in the middle of a national forest. To solve that problem, […]| The Art of Manliness