I've heard a lot about how manly men should have a "man cave" in their house these days. As you might imagine, the Curmudgeon Handbook is silent on this matter. In my day, the successful man had a "den" to himself. Dens had bookcases, a fireplace, a regal desk, leather furniture and raised panel walls. They were for reading, paperwork, smoking pipes, and other important manly matters.
These "man cave" things lean towards wall-sized TVs, seating and speaker systems suitable for movie theaters, and lots & lots of insulation. They are for watching sports, guzzling beer and making noise.
As a Curmudgeon, I embrace the need to separate oneself from noisy household denizens, but at least I do it with dignity intact.
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