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…
Healthy Start Mondays – Heart Healthy Foods
“Eat Fish, Live Long” If we do one thing with regard to health, the most important just might be keeping our ticker .. ticking. Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States and the word. You’re lifestyle and your diet…
The Polarizing Zeitgeist That Is Facebook – Etiquette and Annoying Behaviors
“I feel stupid and contagious. Here we are now, entertain us!” – Kurt Cobain That wonderful time of year is upon us, no basketball, football or hockey on television. This is good and bad. It means people will start acting like people again. If you…
A Man’s Kiss Is His Signature – Dont Eat Her Face
“I’ve always found men who didn’t know how to kiss, and I’ve always found time to teach them.” – Mae West Here’s the deal. Just like all guys think they were exceptional athletes in high school, they all think they are great kissers. Fact. But,…
Myths About Popular Songs – Explained
“You walked into the party like you were walking onto a yacht” Over the years we have all identified certain songs with a personal time or occasion in our life. We get a warm feeling when we hear songs that take us away to that…
Online Dating – Strategy and Guidelines
If you are one of the 50 Million single people in the U.S. chances are you have tried online dating. It has become a billion dollar industry with countless websites – free, subscription, race based, age based, faith based, hair and teeth based ! Online…
Clothes Shopping For Men: Part Two – Online Shopping
We acknowledged in the first part of our series about clothes shopping that we, as men, do not like it, or at least that it’s inconvenient. We also pointed out that its necessary at some level. That being said, another strategy to minimize the pain and…
The Value of Tradition
As spring approaches we find ourselves engaging in some annual activities. Some of you are making your Easter Brunch reservations, while others are participating in their annual March Madness bracket. Maybe there is a music festival or annual fishing trip that you are anxiously awaiting….
Office Etiquette – How To Survive The 9-5 Grind
If you are one of the lucky ones that are not inching down the freeway in your metal coffin, then this article may not pertain to you. It hopefully will provide some amusement and reassurance that you are on a good path. My inspiration is…
What’s My Name? … Whats My Name?!
Master two things in life and you will go far. That is what I always thought I would tell my first born. The first is, Remembering People’s Names, the second was Playing The Guitar. Of course the latter was more of an amusing comment about…