Issue 44

Travel

Masters Giveaway!

Grand prize of over $500 from our team of vendors! The grand prize includes: Withernot Rugby Shirt, Magnolia League Pantheon Kit, Jack Donnelly pair of chinos or 5 pocket pants, Red Clay Soul Visor + Putter Cover, J. Stark Crossbody Bag.

An Aesthete’s Guide to Chicago | Observer

Chicago is a hub for design lovers.

25 Life-Changing Southern Bucket List Experiences

From the Masters to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, these 25 experiences should be on your Southern bucket list.

Magnolia League

Augusta: It Begins With the Land – Magnolia League

The land, people, and history—of Augusta and the Masters—have a story to tell.

Culture

Waffle House Vistas — THE BITTER SOUTHERNER

Waffle House does not care how much you are worth, what you look like, where you are from, what your political beliefs are, or where you’ve been so long as you respect the unwritten rules of Waffle House: Be kind, be respectful, and don't overstay when others are waiting for a table.

Status games: Absurd or necessary? | RadReads

What do Teslas, Whole Foods, and blue bubbles have in common? They’re all symbols in the status games that you play, even if only on a subconscious level. Why do you play status games? Because striving is in your human nature and status games benefit many areas of your life.

Sporting

Love Hurts. Loving Skiing Hurts More.

After winter no-showed, the writer grappled with the grief of loving a sport that may not exist a lifetime from now.

Philosophy

The 11 Best Short Haircuts for Men in 2024 - Men's Journal

These expert-approved short styles range from messier and free-flowing to tight and refined—suitable for any look you're going for.

Sunday Firesides: Good Times Are Not Around the Corner (And That's Great News!) | The Art of Manliness

“As soon as this work project gets done.” “As soon as we get more settled in.” How commonly do we offer these postponements to personal urges and others-issued invitations to take a trip, make a move, or simply hang out?

A new study suggests the secret to your skincare routine is... strength training? - The Manual

Guys, the secret weapon in your anti-aging arsenal might already be hiding in your weight room.

Music

The Evolution of Tyler Childers — THE BITTER SOUTHERNER

After releasing a video that features a gay love story, the Appalachian musician watched many fans question whether he truly represents the region. But Tyler Childers’ new album, Rustin’ in the Rain, only underscores his rural roots — and his commitment to contributing to the “good fight.”