ManHood

Before I write a little bit about being a Man I feel I must share a quick story. I was talking to a good friend of mine (for privacy I'll just say his name is Tim Smith) and we were having a normal chat when a profound thing was spoken. I was giving out life-bettering advice and this phrase just flowed out of me: "If I know one thing Tim, it's everything." I didn't even think before I said it and I'm not sure where it came from, but it certainly fits. Apparently I know myself as well as I thought I did.

On to the subject at hand: Manhood. Manhood is one of those things that shouldn't have to be explained or asked about, men should just know what it is and that should be that. However, in this world of metrosexuals (aka. women) where chivalry is often a thing of the past I feel it necessary to share some rather obvious points about Manhood. My intent is that males take this information and check to see if you are indeed a Man and if not find out what things you can do to be a man. For my female readers my intent is for you to gain a set of standards by which any real Man will easily measure up to so you won't settle for less.

Important Note: The following information is by no means a complete compilation. Due to the vast numbers of flaky "men" out there I will continue to occassionaly write on this topic in the hopes of seeing a few lost souls find there way.

Note: I will be writing using "If....Then" statements and since I am a husband and father now I will being writing some statements concerning Manly husbands and Manly fathers.

If you are a Man Then:

You enjoy the ability to grow and groom generous amounts of facial hair, and if you don't have the ability you at least envy those who do and appreciate looking at a good thick beard.

Competition is fun for you, whether it be participating in or watching.

Grilling is something that you not only enjoy but insist upon (important note: grilling vegetables IS manly...as long as there is a meat course that goes along with it).

You spend time with your family. As the Godfather himself, Don Corleone said "A man who doesn't spend time with his family can never be a real man."

You know what movie the previous quote came from.

You love your wife and children, if applicable. Notice the two go together, it is Not possible to be a good father without being a loving husband. The single most important thing a Manly husband does is love his wife, the most important woman in his children's life. No matter how much time and love you give your kids you are Not a good Manly father if you don't love their mother and Show it.

The thought of chicken wings and beer make you salivate.

You realize that all men have a jerk gene in them and we will be jerks to the people we love, but a Manly Man doesn't just accept that, he works at it and strives to lessen the frequecy of being a jerk.

If fire + guns + gas + woods + boxer whiffleball + the greasiest food ever = good times for you.

The longest periods of time that you spend in the bathroom are not used for getting ready or showering.

You enjoy accomplishing things and providing for those who need you.

If God gave you bountiful chest hair you realize it's a good thing and leave it there.

You've read all these things and agreed with everything stated.

That's all for now, soak these in and make changes where you need to, I'll leave you with this quote from Mr. Vince Lombardi:

"Leadership rests not only upon ability, not only upon capacity; having the capacity to lead is not enough. The leader must be willing to use it. His leadership is then based on truth and character. There must be truth in the purpose and will power in the character."

I'm Back

After a long sabbatical and many life changes I have once again returned to the cyber world. I, theDan, am back to enlighten, enrich and at times rebuke. If you have not read or heard of me before (which would indeed surprise me) you may ask yourself how am I qualified to speak with wisdom on all subjects of life or give the correct advice in any situation? To such a query I shall respond with this: How is a bird qualified to fly, or a fish to swim, or a lion to hunt and kill the weakest of the herd? I was born this way and must give of my gifts to make this world just a little bit more sane.

This site shall be used to do just that, I will make serious, deep posts that will make your lives better if you heed my words. I shall also lighten your days with a post here and there drenched with my unique humor so that you may laugh heartily and be at ease. I leave it to you to discern which posts are which, a hint: I'm a very serious man and most of my posting will be on grave matters that you Need to listen to me about.
If you have questions feel free to write in, I will deem if they are worthy of answering and respond accordingly.

I am now a husband and father and will graciously allow you to hear and see how my family is doing from time to time. I have a wonderful wife and a splendid son (www.babyporta.blogspot.com) and am very grateful for all I've been given.

I leave you now with a few photos and a warning, the awesomeness of the pictures below may overwhelm you to the point of shock. You will be seeing an incredible mustache, the perfect baby boy, the perfect wondrous wife, scroll down slowly.