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Where Have the Good Men Gone?

February 23, 2011Living

I’ve already written about the “New Macho,” the idea that men have to somehow “find a new manhood” to “adapt” to “modern life.” But the onslaught continues (I refuse to call it “misandry,” that’s become a code word for the men who feel the whole world is their enemy). A piece in the Wall Street [...]

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8 Ways to Avoid Your Own Groundhog Day

February 2, 2011Living

February 2 is a North American holiday—actually not so much a holiday as a tradition—called Groundhog Day. A large rodent either sees its shadow or doesn’t, and whichever one happens ends up having zero relationship to the next few weeks’ weather. But worldwide, Groundhog Day is probably more well-known as one of Bill Murray’s finest [...]

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A Lesson from Jack LaLanne

January 24, 2011Health & Fitness

It seems like just yesterday we observed fitness pioneer Jack LaLanne’s 96th birthday. On Sunday, in much sadder news, the man known to many as the first “fitness guru” has passed away. LaLanne died of respiratory failure from pneumonia after living what I’d call a long, full life. He’s towed boats and barges while handcuffed [...]

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Two Reviews and a Question For You [Tao of Bachelorhood Podcast]

January 14, 2011Grooming

The Podcast is back, with an abbreviated but packed edition before I set foot on a plane to Las Vegas. This episode includes an update on Beginner Workout: Personal Trainer, the product I’ve been working feverishly on. Seriously, I can’t stop talking about it. But I will, because there’s more: Places and things mentioned in [...]

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New Year’s Resolution? Try a Motto Instead

December 30, 2010Living

The second the clock passed 12 midnight on December 26, the entire blogosphere (and Twit-o-sphere and Facebook-sphere) started asking you for your New Year’s Resolution. Not me. I’m going to suggest that this year you do what I’ve been doing for about 7-8 years now: instead of a resolution, think of a motto. A Motto [...]

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Tao of Bachelorhood Podcast: How to Beat Holiday Stress

December 24, 2010Health & Fitness

‘Tis the season for another installment of the Tao of Bachelorhood Podcast! In addition to my holiday wishes, I’ll be offering some tips to help you avoid the stress that comes with seasonal shopping, travel, gatherings and sometimes even loneliness. Places and things mentioned in this podcast: 8 Tips to Beat Holiday Stress by Gretchen [...]

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Friends, Buddies, Junk Food [Weekend Reading]

December 10, 2010Health & Fitness

Been so busy working on the new Simple Workout project (and it’s going to be amazing, like having your own personal trainer!), but I found a few things in my mailbox that you should definitely read. Cultivate Your Crew The first is from a new blog called FeelGooder, run by one of the most famous [...]

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Weekend Reading, Student Edition

September 24, 2010Grooming

Happy first weekend of fall! (Aussies, happy first weekend of spring!) Right now as I look out my window, Mother Nature can’t decide whether to lighten up or bring the pain. I’m guessing soon it’ll be the pain. Now that you college students have your computers hooked up (who am I kidding, you brought your [...]

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