It’s a Man Thing

Summer in Louisiana sucks. It's hot as hell, mosquitoes the size of Buicks are all over the place, it's just miserable. But there are somethings that you can buy to make summer at least some what tolerable. So, here is my list of essential items to survive a Louisiana summer. They may not help with the bugs or heat, but at the very least, it will help you forget.

Let's face it, cooking amongst men is becoming a lost art. And I know what you're thinking, 'Puff, why do I need to cook? That's what women are for!'. Yes, women do a lot of the heavy lifting in the kitchen. But every once in a while, it's good fend for yourself. Whether you just want a peaceful meal to yourself, to impress a date, or to have some grub handy for poker night, here are some awesome

Father's Day: A celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. You know it happens once a year, but you're never quite sure exactly when... Just in case the email accidentally went to junk mail, here's your warning shot - FATHER'S DAY IS THIS SUNDAY...

I don't know about you, but I always struggle to get my old man a kick ass Father's Day Gift. I don't want to take the lazy way out and get him a gift card and I sure as hell don't want to keep on buying him ties and coffee mugs. Well, if you are in need of a kick ass Father's Day gift, give him the gift of Whiskey Blender, which let's you blend your own very own bottle of Scotch!

It was only a matter of time before MTV ran out of rappers, rock stars, and Jackasses. Eventually, they were going to have to find other 'cribs' to invade. With the Star Wars franchise getting ready to re-launch Disney style, apparently it was a good time to check out a Startrooper crib: Go behind the scenes here:

You have no idea how difficult this job is.  Hours a day pouring over website after website looking for something to amuse and entertain...myself.  Then talking on the radio for a couple of hours.  Then lunch.  And maybe a band will come by and hang out...

For years, your basic women's beach volleyball has held the title (in my world, at least) of "World's Greatest Spectator Sport!" What's not to love? Hot California beach babes in sports bras and tighter-than-tight spandex shorts...I'm in...

If you haven't tried any Great Raft Beer, which is brewed is right here in Shreveport, you are seriously missing out. Great Raft makes some fantastic brews (my favorite is called Reasonably Corrupt) and have really started making waves. The brewery was just named one of the best up and coming breweries in America by Bon Appetit magazine.

If I know anything about racing it's this. Things are fast! Like super fast. Like faster than getting your hopes dashed about a happy ending at the massage parlor fast. But it wasn't always so ... here's a comparison of a pit stop in the 50s and today...

I've done more than my share of commercials in my life and after a while they all start to sound the same. I came across a stupid funny video that sums up every single truck commercial ever.

I am borderline sadomasochistic. Regardless of those things I encounter in life that cause me elevated levels of panic, fear or the aftertaste of vomit in mouth, I cannot help but succumb to these despicable attractions every time they arise as a means for finding an antidote to the phobia.

So you want to know more about Taylor Momsen? Who she's dating? Her religious beliefs? Politics? Is she like the sweet Jenny of Gossip Girl, or more like the fiesty little minx we see in videos for her band, The Pretty Reckless? It's none of your damn business...