Just watched the Apocalypto movie again.  This Mel Gibsson flick was incredible and when it comes to thinking about things to write concerning masculinity, masculine men, manliness or manly behavior, my cup overfillith with topics that spewed out of this masterpiece.
If you are not familiar with the movie, take a peak at this theatrical trailer.  For more information, visit Apocalypto at Wikipedia to find out the plot.

I can’t wait to write on all the different things that come to mind from this movie, but for now, there is just one …

Flint’s interim Police Chief David Dicks (yup…that’s his name) began implementing a controversial new “sagging pants law“.  In short, let your pants sag and you will be warned, then fined, and finally put in jail if you don’t comply with this indecent exposure law.  Here is some content from the article that explains the Chief’s position:
Dicks, who took over the department last month on an interim basis, announced that his officers would start arresting people wearing saggy pants that expose skivvies, boxer shorts or bare bottoms.
“Some people call it a …

Try to avoid one at all costs, but if you can’t, use these techniques to come out alive.

Ben Afflack, Matt Damon, Sara Silverman, and a huge (and I do mean HUGE) cast of cameo appearances have turned Jimmy Kimmel into an online viral video megastar overnight.  Watch this video and tell me what you think!!!
(Public Service Announcement:  The title of the video is “I’m F*@%ing Ben Afflack”.  I apologize for the swearing and there are plenty of beeps in the video as well, but since they put SO MUCH effort in putting this together, it was worth a mention.  Don’t like the language, but it’s very funny …

Get that perfect curl with your custom baseball cap or hat!!!

Whether or not you think there is anything manly or masculine about the mafia, you can not deny the attractiveness of The Godfather series.  I recently did a post on The Godfather talking about some the lessons we can learn from watching this masterpiece.
The whole idea of writing on this was inspired by my wife, a first time Godfather watcher, who spent the entire day (a few weeks ago) watching parts one and two. She fell in love with the aura of the story, the entertainment of the characters, and …

Temperance is one of the 7 main virtues that oppose the 7 deadly sins. It is opposite of Gluttony and can best be described as “moderation” or “practicing self-control”. It may be defined as the righteous habit which makes a man govern his natural appetite for pleasures of the senses.
How this virtue is seen as manly in nature is obvious to most. The results often lie in how people perceive us as men and having manliness characteristics. If we have a strong temperance to never ending …

Frank Woodruff Buckles is the last remaining American WWI Veteran, also known as a “Doughboy“. He was honored in March 2008 by President Bush and his story surfaced again this July 4th weekend and for good reason.
You see, Frank Buckles is now 107 years old and joined the United States Marine Corps 91 years ago in 1917. He was in the US Marines during the 18 month involvement in the conflict dubbed “The War To End All Wars.”
Here is where his story gets really interesting. The …