My buddy Mike South, who has made a career out of trying to turn me into a real man, was giving me more guidance via IM last night while I was lying on the living room floor with my laptop watching “High Plains Drifter”. I try, Mike — really I do. When your examples of real men include Charles Bronson, Hunter S. Thompson, Clint Eastwood, and Charles Bukowski…well, I can understand why he claims I still have a long way to go. Still, I thought I’d share with you some of the thoughts we were tossing around. Feel free to add your own.