The Mans Life

Ah, the thrill of the open road. Many guys dream about having their own motorcycle, and it is a dream that is highly attainable. Most bikes are cheaper than cars, but there is a lot to know about driving them before you get out. Remember that you need special endorsements on your driver’s license to be able to drive a motorcycle. You must also be weary of traffic, because they will hurt you more than you can hurt them. You must also be aware of your state’s individual laws on helmet use, though it is smart to use them no matter what. Also, avoid wearing t-shirts or nothing on a bike… They have leather jackets for a reason, to keep skin when you fall off!

I’m talking about the original trilogy, IV-VI. These movies are classics to guys everywhere. There shouldn’t be one guy in a group of a thousand that hasn’t seen all three of these classic movies. However, there is a thin line between being a Star Wars fan and being a Star Wars junkie. Most of us are content to talk about and quote the movie from time to time. I’m sure we all know someone whose thoughts are completely consumed by the movie – and marketers know this by making an endless line of merchandise for the insatiable connoisseur. I have a friend who lives and dies by this series, and that is unfortunate because it robs him of all normal social function. It should be classified as a disease, being addicted and consumed by these movies!

Life insurance is something many guys will get to protect their loved ones in case of accidental death. However, why fund an insurance company for years for something you can do yourself? The chances that you will up and die are very slim, so consider alternative plans to life insurance. It is true funerals are expensive, so make arrangements beforehand. You can make your wishes known and pay on the service decades before you even think about death. When my grandfather died, we all admired how he had planned the service and paid twenty years prior to his death. The family incurred minimal costs. This life insurance thing isn’t for everyone, so look at all your options.

Racing, especially NASCAR, embody the American male fascination with speed and motoring. However, fans of racing have begun to notice that more and more women are entering the sport at every level and in every class. There were four women competing in a truck race I saw a few weeks ago in a field of sixteen. I am one who enjoys having women around sports. I would also like to make it known that women should be in every sport, if they were good enough. This is easier said than done because males simply are physically stronger in most cases. When the best women are pitted against the best men, the men usually prevail…

Even if you are pretty set with your lover, be sure that every once in a while you do something that is pretty simple: make her feel special! Exactly what you have to do is known only to you, because you are the only one that knows what she likes. Some of us have it easy, and our girls will be happy when we take them to eat at a nice place or to go se a movie together. Some have girls that are more materialistic and want things bought for them, like clothing and jewelry. You know your woman, so make her feel special every once in a while, would you?