The Coldest Month in U.S. History – HISTORY

Just to help keep thins in perspective... Snow weighed down the fronds of palm trees of Fort Myers, Florida, while an icy crust formed on the Mississippi River in New Orleans. Nearly three feet of snow Source: The Coldest Month in U.S. History - HISTORY

9 Sunday Traditions That Make Us Wish We Were Kids Again

Sundays had on a whole different tempo when we were kids. They weren’t days for shopping or for running around. You were with your family and your community all day. We have some very good memories of Sundays spent reading after a busy morning and a big meal. Sundays have changed dramatically from what we …

The Ultimate List of Hobbies for Men: 75 Ideas For Your Free Time | The Art of Manliness

In the days of old, leisure time was not thought of as a chance to “veg out,” but as an opportunity to pursue one’s passions and interests — an outlet for the sides of a man that were not stimulated in his professional vocation. Hobbies were deemed important for the way in which they can strengthen every part …

Tigers’ Cabrera trades baseball for ‘Fire Ausmus’ sign

Class act Chicago — Miguel Cabrera is well-known for being a loyal teammate as well as interacting with fans. Both traits were on display late in the Tuesday night/Wednesday morning, 10-8 Tigers' victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Walking toward the dugout in between late innings, Cabrera spotted a young Tigers fan quietly holding …

A Mailman Saw This Boy Doing Something Odd At The Mailboxes And Knew Something Needed To Be Done | American Overlook

Reading is a good thing... When a mailman in Utah noticed a 12-year-old boy ferociously reading the junk mail, he knew he had to do something. Now Mathew Flores, 12, has received a surprise of a lifetime when he received hundreds of books from Good Samaritans around the world after his letter carrier turned to …

110-year-old woman credits three beers, shot of whiskey and God daily for long life | The American Mirror

My kind of gal... To Agnes Fenton, healthy eating and exercise haven’t been the key to her long life. It’s been three beers a day, along with a shot of scotch whiskey. And “keeping in touch with God,” doesn’t hurt, either. Fenton became a “supercentenarian” on Saturday, and celebrated with a small party at her …

Male Affection: A Photographic History Tour | The Art of Manliness

In my unending search for just the right vintage images for our articles, I have looked through thousands of photographs of men from the last century or so. One of the things that I have found most fascinating about many of these images, is the ease, familiarity, and intimacy, which men used to exhibit in …

Random Musings of A Teenage Girl: A Letter To Detroit From A National Youth Gathering Participant

Because I am a Detroit, and am proud to say it. I may no longer live in the city, infact I have live out of the city longerthen I lived in it, but I am Detroit.... Dear Detroit, My name is Cassie and I'm from a small town in North Carolina, where our largest building …

Kenya Just Greeted Obama With 2 Words That’ll Have His Critics Freaking Out

Hmm, interesting choice of words... Just sayin' Ahead of President Obama’s first trip to Kenya since taking office, there are signs that have been hung to greet him as if he were coming “home.” Obama is traveling to the African nation Friday. One sign outside of the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, which you can see …

How to Stock a Home Bar | The Art of Manliness

For the gentleman who enjoys entertaining, a properly stocked bar is a must. A well-mixed drink can help schmooze a boss, romance a date, and impress a friend. Mixing drinks at home for friends and family makes me feel like some swanky 1960s gentleman pouring drinks in his Space Age-inspired mid-century home. I love that feeling. …