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March Madness begins this week and I want to pick your brains. I play in a Pick 8 pool. You have to pick 8 teams whose seeds have to add up to 32 or more. Ergo, you can't pick four No. 1's and four number 2's. You have to pick some higher seeds who might get you a few wins. Your thoughts...

Today I decided I will put my house on the market and downsize to a cozy condominium. I retired at 47 and now spend a lot of time in Europe and need to simplify my life and hopefully cash out. I’m thinking of selling it by myself at first and see if I can save on a large commission. I need...

As I spend more time in the Mature Man section of SS as I recover from a recent health scare, I’ve noticed the sense of community and oneness in our searches for meanings to our existence. As men we are under attack from all sides and our banding together has been a refreshing break from the...

March Madness is beginning and I’d like to pick the brains of our resident NCAA basketball fans for my yearly pools. Who’s going to make it to the final four and who’s going to win it all? Who are the Cinderellas and who might surprise? Personally, I’m leaning towards U.C.L.A. to win it...

My father is 83 years old and my mother is 79 years old and in a nursing home. She had a stroke 2 years ago and we tried her at home for a while and it was too hard. The nursing home is working out well. The problem is my father. He's a self-centered complainer who thinks his children's role...

Now as I'm getting on in age I reflect on how many times I've been asked, "Are you married". If it is being asked by a married guy I always get one of two responses when I say "No, I'm not married." It's usually either "Lucky" or "Smart" with a look of envy. Women inevitably will ask, "Why...

After my recent fling with death, I’m finding that my sex drive has diminished to zero. I don’t know if it is physical or mental but in a sense it is somewhat liberating in that I have no desire to pursue women simply for sex. It is a short cut out of the Matrix and is what it is……… I have to...

My family and I are planning a trip to Las Vegas. I've never been but my sister and brother have been there. There are 2 things I'm going to do for sure. Play in a poker tournament and shoot some guns. I've never done that before (being Canadian) and it fascinates me. Beyond that I'm open to...

This discussion was inspired by Interceptor's post in another discussion: "Many men like to think and feel like the prize with lower class women. THis is all ego stroking. And if this man is looking for a goods serious LTR, he wont find it with poor character women] Which got me...

To me, the “Mature Man” discussion forum is evolving into a fantastic tool for personal growth, development and enlightenment. There are many great posts from many great guys and a sense of community that is lacking in other areas of many people’s lives. We should be grateful that it exists...

Part of my routine lately has been going to basketball practises with my friend and his son. He’s the coach of a group of 12 year olds including his son and runs the practise. I sit with one of the fathers whom I’ve developed a close friendship with and have a good time. My friend would pick...

Recently, I've been convinced of the importance of a good breakfast for health and well being. I used to skip breakfast regularly but wouldn't think of it now. It's too important to refuel the body after a night's sleep. What are your thoughts, tips and actual breakfast routine? I start...

Greetings my Mature Men. I seek your advice, good words and your prayers. A little history first……………. In August of last year I suffered a brain aneurysm. It would have killed me if I didn’t react quickly enough and ended up in the hospital for 6 weeks but made a miraculous physical...

I just saw an interesting video that I found both funny and somewhat sad. Give it a look and discuss. I don't know if it has been posted here before but if it has, forgive me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlAJ81mAvk4

I recently had a conversation with 2 of my best friends. One is going through a divorce with a "B*tch from H*ll" and the other is happily married for over 20 years. The divorcing friend understandably is going to stay away from a LTR as he tries to get his life in order emotionally and...