Christmas is past

Time to start vacuuming up those damn tree needles.

ONE OF THE WORLD'S STRONGEST MEN IS MADE STRONGER BY LOVING MEN.

Rob Kearney is the first self-acknowledged gay man to be actively competing in pro-level, international strongman competition.

 

“My [man-crush Monday post] goes to . . . my boyfriend! The past few months have been crazy, but throughout all of this you’ve given me a reason to smile. 

So I guess this is me coming out and saying... I’m gay!!”

— Rob Kearney's Facebook Status, October 20th

Read more here

What Happened On Easter Island — A New (Even Scarier) Scenario

Recommended by my friend Christian: "A compelling editorial about how humans can "forget abundance via adapting to scarcity." While the author here raises the alarm for how this principle may cause ecological disaster, it is arguable this same effect has already taken place with artistry and cultural mainstays like family rituals, gender roles and spiritual growth. A good read."

FULL STORY HERE

To quote my Father whenever he cooked: "Do you want it fast, or do you want it good?

ANOTHER MAN LOST AT THE NORTH STAR.

This post is not about bodybuilding.  You don't have to know – or care – a thing about bodybuilding to get the point.

This post is also not about a charismatic bodybuilder named Derek Anthony, nor is it about his very recent death at a rather young age.  

This post is not about this guy.

This post is not about this guy.

And this post is certainly not about the dangers of steroids, nor about how their powers played a role in Derek Anthony's demise.

This post is about getting where you want to go.  This post is about how that depends on knowing the direction to head.  It is a post inspired by the death of Derek Anthony. And it is entirely about you.

Another insightful article by by friend Christian.  Aptly published shortly after two trainers in my gym had just asked me why I didn't try a  little HGH instead of working so hard..  (SIGH).

Read full story here.