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The 25 Documents You Need in Order, Right Now

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Feb 122012
 

The Wall Street Journal posted an article called “The 25 Documents You Need Before You Die” which is great, but the “before you die” part tempts one to procrastinate.  Since we don’t know when we’ll die, I’d say we all need these right now.

I’ve also taken it a step further with links to Legal Zoom, where you can get some of the listed forms as cheaply and quickly as possible.

I emphasize Advance Directives (Living Will)  on this list, to let your family and any medical staff know your wishes should you be facing death and not able to express your wishes regarding life support, etc.  This is incredibly important.  I mean, Terry Schiavo, you know?

So, I guess you know what to do with your Sunday…

Last Will & Testament • Living Trust • Divorce • Advance Directives

 

 Posted by Grit Men at 7:19 pm

The Shorter, More Realistic Relationship

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Jan 302012
 
The Shorter, More Realistic Relationship

I went for a walk with Mom today, and on these walks I often come away with an insight that neither of us ever intended.  Today it was about relationships.  My Mom was married six times; my Dad, seven.  I’ve had two significant relationships, each squeaking to the six-year mark. Mom always said to me [more ...]

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Morning Coffee: Freeballing & Froth

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Jan 242012
 
Morning Coffee: Freeballing & Froth

Every Saturday is the same these days. I get up around eight, walk the dog down Sunset to the Coffee Bean, tie him to the table, and go inside, not knowing what to order. It’s never the same thing. I haven’t found the right one yet. Even our temperate January is too cold for iced [more ...]

 Posted by Grit Men at 1:30 am

The 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300D. – (The timeless luxury of range.)

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Mar 192010
 
The 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300D. - (The timeless luxury of range.)

If you’re one of the countless people in Los Angeles who bought a Prius, you probably didn’t consider it a “luxury” car when you made the decision to purchase it. Maybe you thought that you were somehow saving the planet, not thinking about the ecologically-disastrous strip mines needed to produce nickel for the nickel-metal hydride [more ...]

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Brad Pitt: I Quit Smoking

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Mar 072010
 
Brad Pitt: I Quit Smoking

Brad Pitt testifies to the power of fundamental choice, telling W Magazine that becoming a father inspired him to quit smoking cigarettes: “In the late 90′s [Brad] was something of a slacker, ‘spending too much time smoking things I shouldn’t be,’ Pitt recalls. ‘I was asking, What’s it about? It couldn’t just be wanting a [more ...]

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American Gigolos (Tapping into your inner hustler.)

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Mar 042010
 
American Gigolos (Tapping into your inner hustler.)

Excited, curious, and a little envious at times: I’ve had a fascination with escorts ever since Mom told me the story of the “hooker with the heart of gold” when I was little.  And then there was the the visit to Miami, where we encountered a seven-foot tranny prostitute.  She was dressed in gold lamé [more ...]

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Daniel Craig – (Happy Birthday, 007.)

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Mar 022010
 
Daniel Craig - (Happy Birthday, 007.)

Happy birthday to Daniel Craig, the man who brought the grit back to Bond.  I don’t have anything against Pierce Brosnan; he gave us the Bond we wanted at the time, but seasons change and heroes change with them.  We needed a Conneryesque, radical Bond, Fleming’s Bond: more Batman than Superman in terms of his [more ...]

 Posted by Grit Men at 7:48 pm

The 14th Dalai Lama – (a.k.a. 拉莫頓珠)

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Feb 262010
 
The 14th Dalai Lama - (a.k.a. 拉莫頓珠)

The 14th Dalai Lama is truly an icon of wisdom. ”Dalai” literally means “Ocean” in Mongolian, and is a translation of the Tibetan name “Gyatso,” while “Lama” is the Tibetan equivalent of the Sanskrit word “guru.” The two words together literally mean “Ocean Teacher” and signify a spirituality that is as great as the ocean. [more ...]

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Get to know JobFox – (or, this isn’t your Daddy’s job site.)

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Feb 252010
 

Five years ago, who among us could have predicted the economic landscape?  Who would have guessed that there would be a 20% unemployment rate in California?  It’s a different world, and to keep up with it, a new kind of job site has emerged.  JobFox.com is equal parts Linked In, Facebook, Monster, and career counseling [more ...]

 Posted by Grit Men at 5:37 pm

Red wine may preserve memory – (and even extend your life).

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Feb 202010
 
Red wine may preserve memory - (and even extend your life).

Red wine (and especially pinot noir) tops the list of healthy alcoholic beverages. Here’s why: Drinking red wine may preserve memory and protect the central nervous system. It also prevents clots and blood vessel inflammation—both of which are linked to heart disease and decline of cognitive function. Overall, red wine drinkers have overall lower body mass [more ...]

 Posted by Grit Men at 4:03 am

Bouncing back from rock bottom. – (A real story by Grit Men contributor, Evan.)

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Feb 182010
 
Bouncing back from rock bottom. - (A real story by Grit Men contributor, Evan.)

I always thought turning 40 would be the beginning of the end. And for me it was, but not in the way I imagined. I turned 40 and my life spun out of control into a downward spiral. At the time, I was living the gay dream: a loving partner, a beautiful home, a great [more ...]

 Posted by Grit Men at 9:21 pm

Grief takes Alexander McQueen, at 40.

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Feb 112010
 
Grief takes Alexander McQueen, at 40.

Born in 1969 in Hackney, London, the son of a taxi driver, McQueen started making dresses for his three sisters at a young age and announced his intention of becoming a fashion designer. He said that one of his earliest memories was from around the age of 3 when he drew a picture of a [more ...]

 Posted by Grit Men at 7:37 pm

Grey is the new black. – (Salt and pepper, that is.)

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Feb 062010
 
Grey is the new black. - (Salt and pepper, that is.)

Financial Times’ style section recently reported that fewer men are covering their greys – or at least selectively leaving some showing – to maintain a distinguished look. Guys who aren’t so grey are having a talcum powder dusted at their temples for more gravitas at work. It’s nothing that George Clooney – who once said, [more ...]

 Posted by Grit Men at 3:00 pm
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