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Arrested by Necessity
Do you have a favorite place to visit when you're overwhelmed by your thoughts? Do you get overwhelmed by your thoughts? I suppose not everyone experiences the paralyzation that occurs when too many decisions creep in. I get knots in my (ample) stomach that twist and turn into cramps. Within minutes, my pulse increases and I force myself to remain calm, but anxiety starts poking at my chest like a toddler attempting to wake his papa for a snack. The cause of my tension is lost by this time, and my focus turns to slowing my breathing, "staying present in the moment," and remembering where I am and why.
By Mack D. Ames2 years ago in Men
From Struggle to Success: Remarkable Stories of African American Brothers
Not too long ago in the United States African-American citizens had to ride at the back of the bus, drink at segregated water fountains, and weren't allowed to enter a "whites only restaurant." The Fifteenth Amendment added to the US Constitution gave African-Americans the right to vote. The following passage from the Library of Congress states: "Yet states still found ways to circumvent the Constitution and prevent blacks from voting. Poll taxes, literacy tests, fraud and intimidation all turned African Americans away from the polls. Until the Supreme Court struck it down in 1915, many states used the "grandfather clause " to keep descendants of slaves out of elections. The clause said you could not vote unless your grandfather had voted -- an impossibility for most people whose ancestors were slaves."
By Rick Henry Christopher 2 years ago in Men
Miniature Mind Musings #6
Caveat: This article is solely for entertainment purposes and the author accepts no liability for anticipated outcomes or lack thereof concerning this guidance. There is also unlimited variance impact due to personal item selection, and no endorsements or recommendations will be made in this regard. Standard mundane legalese blah-blah-blabbity-blah-blah...etc., blah.
By The Dani Writer2 years ago in Men
Stetson
John Batterson Stetson was born in Orange, New Jersey. In his younger years he worked with his father, Stephen Stetson, a hatter. John was diagnosed with Tuberculosis and was given a short time to live . With this prognosis he left the hat making business and decided to follow his dreams and explore the Western United States. He ended up in Colorado to visit Pike’s Peak at which time he designed the Boss of the Plains hat. This hat remained extremely popular for the next twenty years.
By Rick Henry Christopher 3 years ago in Men
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If Any Of This Was You, Know That You're Not Alone
March, 2026, was oen of the craziest of months. There were so many things that happened, both personally and in the world, that it's hard to belive that everybody didn't run headlong off a cliff, holding hands, and singing seven bloody kum-bayas. That seems to be the way the world runs, at least anymore. So, let's dig into it, and if any of this was you, know that you're not alone.
By Jason Morton5 days ago in Men
10 Simple Things That Will Increase Your Charm
Why Some People Are Unforgettable Charm is not something you are born with but rather a collection of learnable behaviors and habits that make people feel valued, understood, and comfortable in your presence, and the most charming people in any room are not necessarily the most attractive or the most intelligent but rather those who have mastered the art of making others feel like the most important person in the world during every interaction. Research in social psychology has consistently shown that charm operates through specific mechanisms that can be identified, practiced, and eventually internalized until they become natural rather than performative, and the following ten practices represent the most effective evidence-based approaches to developing genuine charm that attracts people to you professionally, socially, and romantically without manipulation or fakery.The most charming people in any social situation are rarely the ones talking the most but rather those who listen with genuine curiosity and ask thoughtful follow-up questions that demonstrate they are actually processing and caring about what the other person is saying rather than just waiting for their turn to speak, and this active listening creates a powerful psychological effect where the person being listened to feels validated and interesting, and they associate those positive feelings with you, making them want to spend more time in your presence.
By The Curious Writer6 days ago in Men
10 LOVELY TRAITS MEN RESPECT IN WOMEN
What Actually Makes Him Fall Deeper in Love Beyond Physical Attraction Why Respect Matters More Than Attraction The difference between a man who is attracted to you and a man who deeply respects you is the difference between a relationship that burns out in months and one that lasts decades, because attraction is chemical and temporary, driven by novelty and physical appearance that inevitably changes, while respect is built on character traits and behaviors that deepen over time and that create the foundation for genuine partnership where both people feel valued and seen for who they actually are rather than for the role they perform. Most relationship advice focuses on attraction strategies like how to look, what to say, and how to create chemistry, but women who have experienced long-term successful relationships consistently report that the turning point was not when their partner became attracted to them but when their partner began to genuinely respect them, and this respect manifested as deeper listening, greater consideration of their opinions, willingness to be vulnerable, and the kind of protective loyalty that comes from recognizing someone as your equal and your partner rather than just your romantic interest.
By The Curious Writer6 days ago in Men
11 LAWS OF A GENTLEMAN
Timeless principles every modern man should live by Being a gentleman isn’t just about wearing a suit or opening doors. It’s a mindset, a set of principles that guide behavior, character, and how a man interacts with the world. A true gentleman earns respect not through status, but through integrity, kindness, and self-discipline. Here are 11 laws every gentleman should follow.
By The Curious Writer6 days ago in Men
Golden Gloves Boxing
Author's note: My grandson is fighting his second bout tonight. He won his first fight a few weeks ago at 170, and now this week he is fighting at 160. For the first weight class, he had to gain weight, and for this class, he had to cut weight.
By Denise E Lindquist10 days ago in Men
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