"Very true, all of it.
It is, however, pretty easy for people to let themselves think they have no choice but to do the wrong thing; even when they do know right from wrong. They're almost always sorry, and right away, but then the…"
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I've been reading the articles and decided to sign up. I first landed here looking for straight razor information, and I certainly found it. I'm 46, live in Minneapolis, married w/ 2 kids;…Continue
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swmnguy replied to Chu Kim's discussion Are you a Good Guy or a Bad Guy?"Good question. I imagine Hitler thought he was doing the right thing, so it's not an easy thing to be objective about.
I don't hurt others intentionally. I try to be honest and fair, and kind when I can be. It really…"
swmnguy replied to Sam I.'s discussion Ressurecting the Duel?"I think dueling arose as a solution to failings of the societies of the time. Certain nobles could get away with doing whatever they wanted because they either owned the law, or they came from powerful families that would crush anyone who…"
swmnguy replied to Tim H.'s discussion At what age were you able to grow a beard?"Between 12 and 14 I had to rub a razor under my nose once a week or so to get rid of that ridiculous dark fuzz (I have dark brown hair). When I was 18 I had a workshop job so I decided not to shave for the whole summer, and grew in some very…"
swmnguy replied to Paul Sappington's discussion Seeking Advice on Tool Collection"Agreed on all counts. Yes, I was giving two lines of advice; it's up to Paul how he wants to go. If he's just looking to have a few tools and learn how to use them, no point going top-shelf. If, on the other hand, he has…"
swmnguy replied to Calvin Fokker's discussion Dating Question"Play it way cool. She's not going to be in a state of mind to jump right into dating if she's got this mess hanging around. A cup of coffee is still a friendly, non-threatening suggestion. Be a friend to her and maybe…"
swmnguy replied to Corbin Jameson's discussion Is smoking weed manly?"I used to smoke a lot of weed. I started in my teens, and really smoked a lot in my twenties. In my early thirties, I got into the line of work that has become my career, married my girlfriend, bought the house, had kids, etc. I…"
swmnguy replied to Phil Swatton's discussion Confrontation"I'm not sure we have enough information here, but here goes anyway. You don't have to care if he takes you seriously or not. You don't anything to fight over or gain here. All you want is to be left alone.
What…"
swmnguy replied to Calvin Fokker's discussion Dating Question"You're over-complicating the whole thing. On a day when you can do this, on the way out the door of the class ask her if you can buy her a cup of coffee. Then apply Napoleon's maxim; "On s'engage; puis on…"
swmnguy replied to Rusty Monson's discussion Restaurant Managers help me out."All of the previous comments are great advice. I'd add, Don't just tell people what to do and how to do it. Show them why to what in what way. Help people understand how what they do and how they do it affects everyone…"
swmnguy replied to Nathan DeParis's discussion Getting the Views"I understand what you're saying. It certainly applies to right-bias as well. In general, I think that when I don't see a bias, I really need to perk up my ears and go digging. Because the bias is there; it just may be…"
swmnguy replied to Nathan DeParis's discussion Getting the Views"I agree with you. But I would add that I've seen the same thing in the right-wing media, and everyone has examples of omissions in the "mainstream media," which in the US is center-right with a pro-corporate bias (on a…"
swmnguy replied to Nathan DeParis's discussion Getting the Views"Those are all really good sources. It's good to get a different perspective. Being an American, it's not hard to figure out what we think of an issue."
swmnguy replied to Nathan DeParis's discussion Getting the Views""Reputable News Sources." There are a lot of contentious elements in those three words. I'm reminded of an old Soviet-era joke. Some Americans went to the Soviet Union on some kind of exchange. They were amazed…"
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Matt replied to LShieldes's discussion Run fat boy run"Very good point on exhausted compound high rep barbell exercises; I wonder how many injuries come out of Crossfit gyms?
I've also heard Crossfit criticized for not being personalized, which no doubt could lead to more injuries and…"
"Nah, I would have figured right as that is where I had knee surgery a couple years ago."
"Close to instant, if I stop and try to stretch it, I can tell it is just the muscles spazing out hating my wife more than I do."
Bill replied to Bill's discussion Shave of the Day - May 2013 in the group Wet Shaving (No Spam!)"Friday, 24 May 2013, Shaving Ritual
Razor: ’68 Slim Adjustable Gillette (Nickel) N4 (set on 7)
Blade: Gillette 7 O’clock Green (8)
Brush: Vie Long 13061
Cream: Unknown Soap
A/S:…"
Clinton R. Ausmus replied to Bill's discussion Shave of the Day - May 2013 in the group Wet Shaving (No Spam!)"Friday, May 24th
Prep: Hot Shower/Mr Glo Soap: Panna Crema Namaste
Brush: Semogue 620
Bowl: LE TSN BIll Bowl
Razor: Schick Krona
Blade: Crystal (12)
Post: RazoRock Alum/Cold Water/Witch Hazel
A/S: Speick ASL
DFS, so damn close to BBS, in 2.5 passes…"
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Edward G replied to chad's discussion Coed friendships while in a relationship"Nothing wrong with having opposite gender friends in a relationship. I have plenty of female friends, close and regular, and do plenty of group activities as well as one-on-one activities with them, in both public and private situations. My…"
Jason Detwiler replied to LShieldes's discussion Run fat boy run"what happens when your calf/shin seizes up? Cramp? Pain?
Is it instantaneous, or starts dull and gets worse?"
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