Cigar 101: How to Smoke a Cigar Without Becoming "That Cigar Guy"
Think cigars are only for experts in leather chairs? Think again. Here's a plainspoken guide to choosing, cutting, lighting, and enjoying a cigar—without becoming...
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The Junk Drawer — 005
Four quick thoughts on old things that still work, the value of a catchall bowl, knowing when something is worn in, and doing things...
Read the note →The Case for Knowing How to Fix One Thing Well
You don’t need to know how to fix everything. Learning one useful repair skill well builds patience, confidence, and a better eye for what’s...
Read the note →The Problem With Buying the Cheapest Version First
Cheap usually feels smart right up until it breaks, frustrates you, or has to be replaced. Here’s why buying the right version first usually...
Read the note →The Junk Drawer — 004
Four quick thoughts on good-enough tools, small-town errands, everyday clothes that earn their keep, and the quiet satisfaction of knowing the back way.
Read the note →Why Every Guy Needs a Place That Isn’t Work or Home
Most mornings, if you’re looking for me and I’m not at the shop yet, there’s a decent chance I’m at Magnolia Filling Station. More...
Read the note →How to Hold a Conversation Without Reaching for Your Phone
Somewhere along the way, standing around and talking to another human being became harder than it should be. Not because people got worse at...
Read the note →Why Most Guys Quit Using Notebooks (And How to Fix It)
Most guys don’t quit using notebooks because notebooks fail. They quit because they overcomplicate them. Here’s how to keep it simple, useful, and actually...
Read the note →A Beginner’s Guide to Drinking Whiskey Without Pretending You Know Everything
A beginner’s guide to drinking whiskey without the theater — glassware, ice, price, and what actually matters when you pour a glass.
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