A real man

stephenPE

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drives a truck
carries a pocket knife
takes care of his children whether he lives with them or not
can change the oil in his vehicle
treats people with respect especially older people and women
can cook
Tries to see the other guy's POV
slows down once in awhile to proverbially smell the roses (be thankful)
Takes people as individuals
hates noles,dwags and scUM
 

5-Star Finger

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Finds a moral north star, determines his own path in life and does not allow anyone else to define whether or not that is manly with arguments from emotion, tradition, or utility. If he makes a change it's because he is persuaded by reason and evidence and is an act of his will - not of guilt, shame or fear projected on him by others who are insecure.

In the books I've made for my sons there's this poem that was shared with me by my father when I was a young man.

"So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart.
Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, and
Demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life,
Beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and
Its purpose in the service of your people.

Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide.
Always give a word or a sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend,
Even a stranger, when in a lonely place. Show respect to all people and
Bow to none. When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the food and
For the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks,
The fault lies only in yourself. Abuse no one and nothing,
For abuse turns the wise ones to fools and robs the spirit of its vision.

When it comes your time to die, be not like those whose hearts
Are filled with fear of death, so that when their time comes
They weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again
In a different way. Sing your death song and die like a hero going home."

~ Chief Tecumseh of the Shawnee Nation
 
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