2014 Kentucky Derby Preview – Horses, Jockeys & Predictions
As you may (not) be aware, the 140th Run For The Roses Of The Kentucky Derby is Saturday at 3:24pm Pacific, (coverage by NBC). If you are not participating in the most exciting two minutes in sports, you are surely missing out. Bourbon, Betting ……
Cinco de Mayo Recipe – Mexi-Cali Salad Con Asada
Cinco de Mayo is coming up in a few days. For those of you that have had zero access to information or popular culture the past couple decades, this is basically the equivalent of the Fourth of July for Mexico. In this country it’s celebrated…
History of Tattoos In Society & Your First
In 2011, clothing designer Marc Ecko offered anyone with a tattoo of his logos, 20% off all clothing for life; In 1994 Johnny Depp transformed his tattoo that said “Wynona Forever”, for his then fiance, Wynona Rider to read “Wino Forever”; (The Late) Amy…
Custom Men’s Shirts – Technology & Fashion
“Larry Ellison just landed his private jet on a runway .. a fashion runway” It is a most excellent time to be a rugged male! All things tough and rugged are once again revered after several seemingly monotonous decades of vodka drinks and Tommy-wear (Hilfiger,…
How To Surf – Your First Surfboard
“Your board, a burning passion to learn and a humble attitude is all you need to learn how to surf” Surfing is a sport marveled by people worldwide. The big waves, the beach, the sun, the bikinis, and the coolness of the sport makes it…
NBA Champions Bill & Luke Walton – Interview
“Pete Seeger taught us to sprinkle that notion of happiness and joy, and of people doing great things.” Last week The Rugged Male was invited to sit down with Hall of Fame NBA Player Bill Walton and his son Luke Walton, also an NBA Champion,…
The Return Of The American Muscle Car
Until recently, modern trends were not very kind to the American auto industry, and the American Muscle Car in particular. The global warming hysteria at the turn of the millennium had automakers backed into a corner. CEOs in Michigan were being blamed for deadly natural…
The Decline Of Air Travel – Who’s To Blame
“If your bag is getting too heavy, then you are packing like a chick. Men do not wheel luggage.” Although The Rugged Male is predisposed to travel by horseback or vintage Mustang, there are times he finds himself in an airport concourse, surely one of…
Old World Manners Lost – The Dinner Invitation
“It’s that simple and completely lost in today’s face-in-phone society.” It has been 40 years since Fred Astaire once said, “The hardest job kids face today is learning good manners without seeing any”, and Mahatma Gandhi once said – “There is more to life than…
The Rugged Male’s First Birthday
This month The Rugged Male turned one year old. Twelve months ago we wished you all a Steve McQueen kind of year … well, all 35 of our followers at the time. The photo above was taken on the set of The Getaway. Pictured is…
