Download my Custom Planner Pages
By Virilitas | January 2, 2009 | 
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The old year has ended and people are still discussing how to be more productive in the new one, especially using one of the many kinds of calendars available. In this spirit, I would like to share the custom planner pages that I have created over the past couple of years using Excel.
Features of my [...]
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TUI: Texting Under the Influence
By Virilitas | December 24, 2008 |
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At the inception of the true Christmas season, with many more parties to come, most of us keep in mind the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol— serious dangers to life and property. But how much thought do we give to TUI (texting under the influence), which can be a danger to relationships [...]
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Using up the Food from “Guys’ Night”
By Virilitas | December 23, 2008 |
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Last night, you had the guys over for poker and pilsner. You know what to do with the left-over brew, but what about all the chips and cheese cubes that Beau was putting his unwashed hands through all night? How about the salsa in which Dave was double-dipping? You sure don’t want that cold that [...]
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Travel Tip: Packing a Toothbrush
By Virilitas | December 17, 2008 |
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If staying in a hotel during your travels, you can usually get a complimentary mini-toothbrush from the front desk. Congrats: one less item to pack-in and pack-out. If not staying in a hotel, you’ll need to tackle the problem of how to pack your toothbrush. First, let’s look at the benefits and drawbacks of some [...]
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No-shave November
By Virilitas | November 19, 2008 |
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Like me, I hope that many of you are celebrating your masculinity by observing No-shave November; all it takes is your best attempt at facial hair. For beard inspiration, check out my older post, My Buddy, My Beard.
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Father saves disabled son
By Virilitas | November 15, 2008 |
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Defending the weak is hugely manly. That’s why I’m so inspired by the example of Thomas Vander Woude, who recently drowned saving his disabled son’s life.
Apparently, this man was a shining example of masculine selflessness in his life and in his death. Now, he’s also one of my heroes. May he rest in peace.
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Unmanly Reactions to Small Creatures
By Virilitas | November 14, 2008 |
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Some research suggests that men can separate logic and emotions better than women because men have less connections between the hemispheres of the brain. Whether or not this is true, being able to divide reason from emotions and act dispassionately is an essential indicator of masculinity. Therefore, a manly man keeps his composure when he [...]
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“Clean up after yourself.”
By Virilitas | November 13, 2008 |
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Robert Fure gives helpful tips in his article, 8 Things You Should Never Have to Say to a Grown Man. The last two rules he mentions are “clean up after yourself” and “replace what you use.” Below, I give some applications of these two rules since they fit in so well with my previous post.
Clean [...]
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Build Camaraderie with Etiquette
By Virilitas | October 31, 2008 |
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A post on The Art of Manliness Blog makes good suggestions for making and keeping male friendships. One of the author’s best points is that “these days guys like to center their friendships on activities.” Acting and striving and struggling together has made many men friends. Even the common effort of fighting (against one another) [...]
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Guest post on Depression…
By Virilitas | October 6, 2008 |
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Read my latest post, Vanquish Depression like the Man You Are, at Primer Magazine.
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