How U.S. Grant became a great general
January 17th, 2011 by Vader
On the recommendation of Mike Lief, I visited the web site The Art of Manliness. I was particularly interested to note the article 45 Manly Hobbies.
#1: Chess. #2: Ham radio. #12 Camping.
This was particularly interesting to me because about a year ago I started the Society for the Establishment of Competitive Off-Road Radio Chess Camping. (Join the Facebook group!) In doing so I apparently created the manliest hobby in the history of man. You’re welcome.
Pugilism. An aspect of proselyting sadly neglected in the MTC. Despite the excellent example of Elder Willard Bean, one of the Junior Ganymede’s official blog heroes.