It’s not a secret that we love dogs at The Graying Area. My dogs spend most of their days in my office with me. And, I can’t help admiring other people’s pups when my wife and I are hiking or walking the rail trails in our area. But on a recent walk, I noticed how…
If you’re new to the watch collecting hobby, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed by the amount of information on the internet. My name alone is attached to at least 30 articles on the topic. But one brand that continues to appear is Seiko, and new collectors often wonder, are Seiko watches good? The style and price…
Tell me if this sounds familiar: You head to the bathroom to get ready for the day. You reach for your deodorant, but it isn’t where you left it. Your comb is missing, and when you find it, it has 30 long strands of female hair between its teeth. Your pomade or gel? Cap off,…
I’m pretty deep into the pocket knife and EDC world. I’ve carried these items for decades, and I’ve been writing about them for years. But, only recently did I discover my new favorite blade shape: The spey blade. Now, that’s a bit of bull. I’ve known about the spey blade since I was about 10…
I’ve owned at least one dog at any point in my life. Even as a baby, there are home videos of our beagle puppies chasing me around the kitchen floor, nipping at the feet of my feety pajamas as I crawled. And I’ve owned plenty of different dog breeds. But, if I’m being honest, we…
With June being men’s health month, I thought we’d highlight hitting the trails for some exercise with this hiking knife guide. If you’re not a gym guy or someone who likes logging miles on asphalt for cardio, hiking is a great hobby and an awesome way to get some exercise. You can stretch your muscles,…
Since watch collecting is a hobby of mine, I was asked for some advice on choosing a dress watch. My wife’s cousin is getting married, and her fiance knew that his smartwatch just wouldn’t cut it with his tux. Plus, is there anything more soulless than a smartwatch? I asked him what his budget was…
It’s a well-known fact that boxing is a badass sport, and pugilists are in killer shape. But, not many guys in their 30s and 40s are looking to get punched in the face on their way to losing a few pounds. This guide on a heavy bag workout for men will help you bring some…
Since the day I started The Graying Area, the goal has been to build a like-minded community of guys that want to improve themselves. With that came a lot of fun and exciting articles, but tackling how to be a better man head-on might be the best approach. The reality is that there are lots…
Dogs are man’s best friends. Great, now that we have that nonsense cliche out of the way, let’s move on and have a great article about manly dog breeds. What do you say? Most men love dogs. We appreciate them for their loyalty, desire to please, companionship, and versatility. And to be honest, every breed…