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Greets, gents.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bill May 22, 2012. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Just turned 40 and looking for either that reversal magic or gentle confirmation of communing with other guys. I've struggled against my introvert tendencies for years in spite of being a…Continue
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Mike C replied to Jeff Rose's discussion What's the most miles you ever had on your car?"Stick to the old red-block 4-cyl rear drive Volvos if you want that legendary durability. They lost their way under Ford and are owned by a Chinese company now. A few people I know who bought one after about 2000 have had nightmarish…"
Mike C replied to Jeff Rose's discussion What's the most miles you ever had on your car?"237k on a 1988 Volvo 740 Turbo and climbing. Garage kept since new, perfect interior and reasonably ok paint. Best $600 I ever spent :> Original owner blew a coolant hose overheating it and warped the head. A little…"
Mike C replied to JonEdanger's discussion Donna Summer RIP"The first time I heard I Feel Love, the world started revolving around her. For at least a decade though I was convinced she as singing "I Feel Round". Ah the stupidity of youth! I have to confess that the second album I…"
Bill replied to Mike C's discussion Greets, gents."Hey Mike, welcome to the "Art of Manliness" from one introvert to another. Glad you've joined and welcome aboard."
Mike C replied to Mike C's discussion Greets, gents."LOL I don't believe I'm the type to get married.....eternal bachelor I suppose."
"Glad to have you here, Mike. You will find a wealth of good discussions and advice here, along with plenty of talk that should be taken with a grain of salt. Your "therapy" of restoring old things sounds very…"
Will replied to Mike C's discussion Greets, gents."I got married at 44. It's not too late -- if you push it!
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James Black replied to Mike C's discussion Greets, gents."Welcome Mike,
I hope you find who you want to be. "
Mike C joined Stephen Larsen's group
Banya Men!
Though they aren't common in the United States, Jjimjilbangs, Banyas, Onsens, and Hamams are a great places to hang out. This is a group for men comfortable in their own skin and appreciate the eastern ideas of public bath houses.See More
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David Sedaris anything
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It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World
Casino Royale (1967 version)
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AoM PhotoGroup
Alright, all of you budding and seasoned photographers out there. Here's your official AoM Group. Let's do ourselves proud, by becoming the largest group here!See More
James Head replied to James Head's discussion Women, my curse!"Thanks Luxinator! Good, Strong words. Certainly worth considering on my part.
I'll be the first to admit that my control mechanism has deteriorated since my divorce. My mindset has regressed from being an aspiring Gentleman to embracing my…"
New Warriors
For discussing intense experiential work, owning the shadow, or any of the other things the ManKind Project is all about.
Joshua joined Omar Cabaleiro's group
Naturopathic Healing
open forum for discussion about naturopathy, alternative medicine, etc. physical training, nutrition, herbalism, bodywork, energy work, etc.See More
"Exactly my sentiments! I don't want a non-Christian leading school prayer. The way things are going, if prayer were approved in schools, it might end up being a Muslim! My children are grown. But teaching prayer,…"
"Same with me! "
Liam S. replied to J. Hughes's discussion Are we failing at spreading the Word? in the group Christian Men"Was it really so bad?
Ask an atheist, or Jew in Little Rock at the time - What did they think? - Did they feel that the government represented them under those conditions? Probably not so bad overall, but still constitutes an…"
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