We’re heading off for a much needed vacation, and we won’t be updating the site for the next week. We won’t even be checking email. We need to unplug for a bit.
While we’re gone why not explore the site for content you haven’t seen yet? I definitely recommend checking out The Beginner’s Guide to the Art of Manliness. It’s basically a rundown of the most popular content on the site and a great reference for new readers.
After you’ve checked that out, start sifting through our Archives. We have over 700 articles there just waiting to be read.
Also, you might consider picking a book from one of our several manly book lists and reading it while AoM is on vacation. You can probably finish it by the time we get back. I’ll be reading Death in the Long Grass while I’m away.
Finally, perhaps the best option is to do a tech fast too-step away from the computer this week, reconnect with friends or a loved one, get outside to reconnect with nature, or play with your kids. Every man needs to unplug himself every now and then.
See you next week!
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Have fun on your vacation! I’ve been considering one myself. I’ll be looking forward to your posts once you’re back.
For people looking for some good posts on this blog, here are some of my favs:
The Menaissance… http://artofmanliness.com/2010/03/29/the-menaissance-the-death-of-the-metrosexual-and-the-rise-of-the-retrosexual
Starting a Business with Limited Funds… http://artofmanliness.com/2010/02/18/how-to-start-a-business-with-limited-funds
Rites of Passage… http://artofmanliness.com/2010/02/21/male-rites-of-passage-from-around-the-world
OK, here’s a tip for those looking to master the art of manliness: Don’t use the expression “favs.”
Or, do some gardening. Shameless plug.
Enjoy your time off and come back with a spring in your step.
Enjoy your vacation!
If you happen to be in the Portland, OR area, let me know… if you want to even think about anything blog-related. ;)
@Junior – Looking to master the art of manliness? Lay off the jabs, and leave the English lesson for schoolmarms.
@Brett – Enjoy
Brett,
Have a great time. You deserve it. We will all be here when you get back, and hopefully you will be well rested, tan, and ready for your next posts. Be well!
-Rod
Enjoy your vacation. Unplugging is always difficult for me but in the end well worth it.
Heh, make sure to enjoy the vacation. I’m looking at a weekend camping trip sometime next month for my “Get away from Technology” time, so no luck this week :)
Have a good time!
Death in the Long Grass = Absolutely Awesome. Have fun!
I really like the 100 best movies and books list on this site. I am going to work my way through a few of the books and movies this summer.
Have fun!
Brett and Kate,
I think this would be a great topic for the Art of Manliness.
How to properly recharge and enjoy yourself on a vacation. With all the new technology and reliance on cell phones and email and all the ways to stay in touch with work it can be hard to really let go and enjoy yourself during your time off.
I got hooked on AoM with the Five Fitness Benchmarks Every Man Must Master. Moved on to the 5×5 strength program, it really was the catalyst to getting fit. Only being able to do 2 pull ups when I started I can now do 12 pull ups!
Enjoy the time off!
Mike in Bend.
B & K,
Have a wonderful time. Don’t look back. It will all be here when you return!
B
PS: take pictures!
Enjoy your vacation guys. you enjoy it, the content on here has been top notch recently.
Enjoy your vacation. My fav vacation is unplug the phone, hide the cars in the garage, don’t read the mail, and pull the front blinds. Next, stock the fridge with your gavorite grub, pick up your favorite books and movies, then ignore the rest of the world for a week,
Hi Brett,
I logged out for seven days for ‘digital detox week’. I was ready to read a full week’s backlog of content, only to find you were unplugged too! Kind of bittersweet to see that I received no urgent emails.
Krikey! Gone for a week…without you cats around, I may actually forced to post on and read my own blog. Thanks…THANKS A LOT!
Unplug and enjoy!