If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

 "Solid."

Why? "I see the role of men in our homes, communities, and world as foundational. Women and children need solidness to undergird everything they do.  If the foundation is not solid, nothing else is solid.  The most elaborate house built on a cracked weak foundation can/will come apart."

Word: Solid
Occupation: Homemaker
Age: 54
From: Mankato, MN

Who is the manliest person you know and why?

"My dad. In spite of his many flaws, shortcomings, and cracked foundation(his father). He has done his best to be solid and strong for me. He chased away the monsters when he was able."