Ah! Spring is in the air! At least, that is the prediction and promise of the old adage offering the situation of the renewal (renudeal) of… bromance! Go ahead, roll your eyes, shake your head and frown! Yet right in front of your eyes, there’s an innocent young couple doing just that! Bromance!
Spring has recently become reality and already these two are commencing…together! We can’t judge them! First and foremost, we’re not qualified to pass judgment! Secondly, they didn’t invent the ancient proverb! They’re only responding to the wisdom! After all, Spring is (indeed) “in the air -and all around us!”
In the header .gif image above, no one is at fault! Neither of them can be blamed! They are essentially doing what a couple actually do during the Springtime naturally – while natural (bare)! One is fondling the buttocks of the other. And the other is allowing his buttocks to be fondled!
In this second .gif image, they are merely walking together, exploring where they are…companionship together! Continuing to be naturally together while both are remaining natural (bare). Have either of them done anything wrong? No! Has one abused or hurt the other? No! Spring remains in the air and is following them everywhere! They are inseparable!
Where are they going? Do we know what’s going to happen once they arrive there? They are both already casual and comfortable in their nakedness. What will they explore next? Will their decision impact us? Are any of these concerns our business?
Spring is in the air! It is all around us everywhere! Our only obligation is to take care and stay bare!
Spring is in the air, and with it comes the budding season! Budding is the sprouting, then growth and appearance of the buds of flowers as they adorn the now exploding foliage on plants. A visible guarantee and proof that: Yes! Spring is in the air!
The budding season also denotes that the emerging bromance of our featured innocent couple is full of hope for their future together. However, should the potential bromance not develop and prosper then hopefully, at least, a “buddy” (friendship) will appear, grow and survive!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Old Man:
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, April 17, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Maschalagnia III Marvels!”
Splashman:
Those two deserve happiness and prosperity while naked and if they are wearing clothes!
Our Bad:
Best of wishes to the both of them! They’ve earned that right!
Francois:
This guy wearing clothes keeps staring at me. I should send him over to the new couple in love!
Strippers:
If they can last through a winter together, then they are really in love!
Great and Holy Easter celebrates and commemorates the triumph of good over evil and of love over hate. The Resurrection is the promise of eternal life!
Background:
The Eastern Churches (Armenian, Chaldean, Coptic, Orthodox, etc.) follow the older calendar effective during the time of Jesus. The Western Churches follow a revised calendar thus the two different dates for most holy days.
Great Friday, 10 April, 2026:
The epitaphios procession through the churches.
In the Eastern Orthodox Church today is known as Great Friday, the Day of Sorrow. In the liturgical year, it commemorates the last day of Jesus alive here on earth and the sorrows he endured: the beating at the pillars of the Jerusalem Temple, the crowning of thorns, and having to carry his cross and then his crucifixion. When he expired, his body was placed in a tomb that belonged to St. Joseph of Arimathea.
Annually on this day, believers remember the agonies and pains that Jesus experienced. The shroud of the icon of the Crucifixion is placed in a tomb that is carried through the church in the epitaphios (tomb). As it is carried, the faithful chant the Lamentations hymns that recount the events of Great Friday. In the churches inside Greece, the epitaphios is bourne by active members of the military: army. navy or air corps.
After sunset on Friday evening, there is a candlelight service in churches where the icons have been covered in mourning. The Divine Liturgy is not sung again until midnight on Easter morning. The prayers offered reinforce the sadness and suffering of the occasion.
The Great Lent:
Anticipating the Glorious Resurrection, the six weeks before the arrival of the Holy Feast are spent in a period known as the Great Lent – a time of extreme fasting and sincere prayer. Growing up, my parents would direct the discussion topics to the importance of faith, prayer and service to all in our lives, our obligation to our church (Greek Orthodox) and to our family.
The fasting aspect of Great Lent involves abstinence from all meat, seafood, dairy products and eggs. The focus is on receiving nutrition naturally from nature’s resources. The fast is in effect during the entire season of the Great Lent.
The Great and Holy Easter!
The only offering of the Divine Liturgy (the principal prayer service in Holy Orthodox Churches) is always at Midnight on the Feast of Pascha (Easter). This allows for an entire day of celebration and feasting. The service begins outside the church (weather permitting) when the candles of the Resurrection are lit, and the priest leads the entire congregation to circle the church three times. While processing, the people sing the Resurrection hymns (Christ is Risen! Indeed, He is Risen!).
After the third encirclement, the procession then moves inside the church as the deacons uncover the holy icons, and believers light candles and offer prayers. The Resurrection hymns continue as the clergy, deacons, and servers line up for the offering of the Divine Liturgy.
The traditional Easter greetings!
Among all the popular treats for the Easter feasting, the most recognized is the egg which also represents the rebirth of the spring season. The hard-boiled egg is dyed red to recall the blood lost by Jesus during the crucifixion. The Lenten Fasting removed the availability of eggs from people’s diets but gave them notoriety as an Easter treat!
In the early hours of Easter morning, following the conclusion of the Resurrection Liturgy, the faithful exit the ecclesiastical sanctuary of the churches and encounter baskets and trays of traditional dyed Easter eggs ready to be consumed. The festive spirit of the holy day continues with all participating in the classical custom of greetings.
Holding the egg in the palm of the hand, one salutes another with the phrase, “Christos anesti!” (Christ is risen!). The other responds: “Alithos anesti!” (Indeed He is risen!). The two then collide their open-palmed eggs together with the victor emerging as the one with their egg-shell uncracked or intact. Multiple eggs are devoured in this manner and the Great fast of Lent is officially over!
Families – and sometimes multiple households – after the greetings and egg-breaking hurry home for an early morning Easter meal!
Tsoureki: Greek Sweet Easter Bread!
Tsoureki:
The widely and wildly delicious Easter delicacy that is a favourite of all – both the religious Greeks and those who are indifferent to faith. My spouse, Aaron, is the chef of our household and has my paternal yaya’s (grandmother’s) recipe for this special bread. He is the culinary commander and even though he never met any of my grandparents, he has spiritually inherited yaya’s ability, skill and talent in tsoureki baking. My siblings extol his exceptional perfection of her triumph! Aaron has even framed her handwritten recipe (in Greek) and it hangs in a place of honour in our kitchen!
Yaya’s tsoureki recipe generally takes approximately 18 – 19 hours to mix, prepare and to rise and over an hour to bake. After years of experience, Aaron has not been able to alter the process.
The tsoureki (in my family custom) is served with the main feasting that occurs in the late afternoon on Easter Sunday. One loaf usually serves about twenty-four (24) people and multiple loaves are served.
Kala pascha! Happy Easter!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Old Faithful!
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, April 13, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Budding Season!”
Francois:
Francois is excited to have some of Aaron’s tsoureki again!
This is our birthday month! Now, before anyone gets too amazed, Aaron and I were born the same month but on different days and in different years! Alex, my identical twin brother and I share the same birthday, but Aaron and I have separate occasions!
The bare celebrity featured here today is XL, as much of a talented maestro in the kitchen as he is in the bedroom – or any other room in a house! His culinary skills are as awesome and creative as he is – both in front of a camera lens and in real life!
Treat preparation!
Contemplating how much of the ingredients he needs to add in order to serve each guest. XL is meticulous about planning and ensuring every person invited has enough to satisfy themselves, especially the birthday celebrants!
Taste test!
A taste test of his batter to assure himself that he’s forgotten nothing. The taste test is one of the many advantages of being the chef! XL knows his duties and responsibilities so he carefully monitors every step in the preparation process!
XL: the chef deserves a full sample!
The sampling of the finished product is a benefit of being a chef! XL is serious in his efforts to guarantee perfection in every delivery he makes. He’s confident that he can create wonders that will please any man who encounters the treats that he offers!
Awaiting our arrival!
Knowing that our birthday treats are waiting, Aaron takes his own time to arrive! He knows how careful XL is in preparing birthday surprises!
Ensuring each serving is perfection!
Our celebrity chef is very artistic and creative in all the fanciful dishes that he prepares! Each meal is a distinctive endeavour that requires his repeated attention!
Proud chef, proud bare practitioner, proud actor: XL!
Confidence and pride are synonymous with our chef: XL!
Happy birthday to my spouse, Aaron!
Happy birthday to my identical twin, Alex!
Happy birthday to everyone born throughout the years!
Naked hugs to all!
Roger Peterson-Poladopoulos/Guys Without Boxers!
Old Man:
Happy birthday to you from all of your runners!
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, April 10, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Great and Holy Easter!”
“A very public 2026 Spring Resolution: to renew (renude) and restore spending time each day in order to return contemplation, peace and tranquility into my heart, mind and soul.” ~ Roger Peterson-Poladopoulos ~
I need to increase my diligence in adhering to my daily routine of making certain that before I retire for the evening, I have some time to pause, reflect and think. To make myself take the time to do what needs to be done. In my own way and what works best for my needs.
Naked hugs!
Roger Peterson-Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Old Man:
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for tomorrow, Monday, March 31, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Bottoms-Up! March, 2026!”
Our Bad:
I’ll meet up with you tomorrow, here, and I’ll be bare, as usual, so we can all share the “bottoms-up!”
Commando: textile (clothes wearing) but without any underwear covering the genitalia – whatsoever! Synonymous with “underwear free.” The person decides to wear pants, shorts, kilt, or any other style of waist garment and deliberately determines that boxers, briefs, bikini, thong, jock strap or any underwear is not necessary!
Jeans: some people view the wearing of jeans/denim as automatic mandatory or obligatory commando. Others view the wearing of jeans/denim as the same with any other type of pants or shorts. To be commando or not is a separate individual decision.
Pulling on his jeans: commando!
Inspiration?
What was the reason that the first persons who decided to abandon the practice of wearing underwear actually began not wearing the garment? Will we ever uncover the inspiration and motivation for that decision? Would knowledge of the circumstances of that particular situation have any impact on our lives today?
The reasoning for discarding underwear perhaps enhances a person’s polite interaction skills. It may create an opportunity for a classroom lecture or a topic for an organized debate but otherwise, unimportant information.
Commando: overload!
A Possibility:
Unless, of course, you were having an extramarital relationship with another and accidentally left your underwear after a tryst in their bedroom! Their spouse discovered your forgotten garment and determined it to be your property.
You are confronted over your transgressions! Embarrassed? Humiliated? Mortified? All the previous reactions? Yes! What happens next? You dispose of all your underwear and make a solemn promise to yourself to never wear underwear ever again!
You don’t intend to eliminate illicit relationships. You’re simply reducing the chances of discovery of evidence of your involvement! Life goes on and you plan to both live and to enjoy yours!
Reality:
The actual true reasoning for discontinuing underwear is probably not as dramatic and as suspenseful as the Possibility option above. However, that predicament is not exceptional nor unusual. Mankind is notorious for stupidity! It is an integral part of our DNA! Often in our haste to avoid being caught in a compromising moment we tend to neglect an important detail!
There are other less complicated excuses for dropping underwear from our “must do” listings. Convenience is the timing factor. Subtract the underwear, there is one less garment to remove! Easier and simpler to do and to monitor!
Our spokes-model, Phoenix Fellington, is bare, and his friend, (left) is commando!
Definition:
Commando: a colloquial term that refers to the absence of any type of underwear, especially covering the male genitalia anatomy. No styles such as boxers, briefs, bikinis, thongs, jockstraps, pouches or any other type of undergarment. The use of the term predominates in western cultures and the practice has varied in popularity and usage in the aftermath of World War II.
Same Gender Love (SGL) influence:
The practice of “going commando” (intentionally) gained rapidly among the emerging bisexual and gay communities following the Stonewall Inn riots (SIR) in June, 1969, in New York City, USA. The rising sexual freedoms movement after SIR increased the need to rapidly remove clothing in order to expedite sexual satisfaction.
Both advocates and detractors of same gender love (SGL) culture have assigned credit/fault for the commando influence on the fluctuation of SGL impact in fashion. Bisexual and gay styles varied from season to season based on social need and not necessarily on comfort.
Nakedness influence:
Very little attention is provided on the effects and/or influences from the increasing naturist/nudist culture and the commando movement. Among the reasoning for this indifference is the obvious fact that within the world of nakedness, either you wear clothes or you don’t. The result is very little concern for cause and effect.
Completely commando!
A newsworthy event?
Commando: a newsworthy event? Underwear freedom? A major scandal? Does anyone even care? These and countless other questions related to the topic of commando and the underwear fashion scene is not really appealing or of major interest. A few noted exceptions maybe but generally, there is very little major concern on the significance of underwear and men’s fashion.
Undergarment freedom!
Once again the question: does anyone really care if someone is or is not commando? Probably not! Unless perhaps we’re referring to a bare celebrity – then the gossip and the speculation increases the attention.
At this time, we (Aaron and I) feel inspired to remind all that we both commend, endorse, and support both the commando fashion style – lifestyle – as well as every bare practitioner’s prerogative and privilege in making that determination individually. It is a personal choice and we both respect that fact.
A repeat of what we’ve noted in the past. Many of our community and culture engage the commando option in preparation for the spring and summer seasons. Also, there are those who are interested in nakedness who use this option to acclimate themselves to the concept of living clothes free.
As for Aaron and myself, we both acknowledge and admit to being very active participants in “going commando” – especially when wearing jeans! A very time-tested practice that is both comfortable and comforting!
One of the benefits of the commando style this time of the year is that fleece sweat-pants are very popular and also provide comfort for wearers! The fleece style is now beginning to match the denim jeans in popularity among younger users.
Commando for a cause: same-gender love, confidence, and pride! Patriotic stripes adorning the above penis leave no room for doubting where his allegiance lies! Another bold reason for the growing popularity of the commando lifestyle among all ages!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Old Faithful!
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, March 30, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “A Penny For My Thoughts!”
Splashman!
I support the commando style but my favourite is skinny-dipping!
Our Bad!
On a hot summer day, a jog totally naked is an option for exercise!
Francois!
An early morning fitness jaunt may attract an audience, without underwear, especially so!
It isn’t magic, it is completely natural! Winter is over and Spring is here!
Happy Spring, 2026 to everyone!
Early Spring Hike!
Remember: The Springtime season does not occur instantly! Flowers will not appear overnight! Check the weather forecasts daily. Spring is time of year when temperatures vary! It may be a cold week, but Monday afternoon may deliver unseasonably pleasant and warm temperatures! A perfect day for an early Spring hike along remote secluded trails and/or properties. Plan accordingly and be prepared!
Keep an empty “carry-all” bag with you. When cooperating weather happens, strip off (remove) clothes “as-you-go!” Stuff the carry-all with your cast-offs! Enjoy the freedom of an early spontaneous Spring hike all full of your complete nakedness!
Life is an adventure! Let Spring, 2026, be an active part of yours!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Old Man:
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, March 23, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Surprise!”
Splashman:
Sorry, I can’t help you. My season is summer! Fun all the way!
Our Bad:
I’m just out for a casual and relaxed jog on this rural roadway!
Francois:
I have an audience that I need to entertain! Too busy at this moment!
Strippers!
Quick! We’ve got to get rid of these useless briefs! This is ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! Wrong type of underwear!
Today is 16 March 2026. The 2026 Spring season begins Friday, 20 March. Five days (a traditional work week) to assess where you are and in what direction you need to proceed for your goals and resolutions. The opportunity to implement Spring Resolutions will not last forever! Sometimes, in order to make a difference we need to try something different.
The Old Way:
Both my spouse, Aaron and I now disregard and/or ignore the inconvenient habit of “new year’s resolutions!” We live in the Northern Hemisphere. It is winter. The weather is cold (frigid) and inclement (rain, sleet, snow, ice). Neither one of us is motivated to initiate any life altering changes during this period of a barren environment and depressing – and uncomfortable – outdoor temperatures!
Additionally, the hours of natural daylight are reduced. Who needs another impediment?
A Different Way:
Exercise!
Instead of repetitiously trying to introduce a change in our daily routine, we opt to focus on the positive and play (have fun) while we’re confined inside due to the inclement weather conditions outside. Our goal now is to survive the hibernation as best we can and to follow the practice of “Spring Resolutions” – introduce change as the climate and daylight improves!
This “new way” not only reduces the risk of failure and frustration, but the mental process of adaptation is better in Spring than it is during the winter which enhances the chances of success! The return of colour – flowers and foliage – to the natural environment lifts the atmosphere towards productivity and being resourceful. The longer hours of daylight boosts flexibility.
We’ve also limited the number of goals! A lower number increases both achievement and concentration! One step forward makes the result realistic!
Interested? Everyone is welcome to join in! If you have already abandoned your new year’s resolutions, an opportunity to try Spring Resolutions and renew (renude) yourself is possible now!
Naked hugs!
Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Old Faithful:
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, March 20, 2026.
Our Bad:
Author’s Note #2: The proposed topic is: “Spring, 2026!”
My spouseAaron and I appeal to all for us to come together and to stand tall and united for everyone in order to return decency, equality, fairness, honesty, integrity, legitimacy and genuine concern to the corrupt, degraded, dishonest and deceitful USA government. Midterm elections to the Congress are scheduled for this upcoming November.
Pleasestart planning now to cast your vote in November. The time is needed to enact change and return compassion and dignity to the USA.
Let us all work together to rid ourselves of all the bigots, criminals, and felons from government! We need to restore hope in the hearts, minds and souls of us all!
Together we need to make a difference!
Thank you!
Stand tall and proud!
Before we dissolve ourselves and unravel completely, we need to pause for a moment and look where we are now. A nation, a people: divided and adrift. There is no longer a national example to inspire, to motivate and to persevere in guiding us all to resolve and to share.
The healing and the recovery need to happen and action needs to be soon! In exercising our duty to vote, we can try to make it start in November!
Naked hugs!
Aaron Michael Peterson-Poladopoulos
Roger Peterson-Poladopoulos
ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!
Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, March 16, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “True Justice!”
Splashman:
Begin confirming your voting validity now in order to be free to enjoy the entire summer!
Our Bad:
Ensure that you’re all ready to vote and carefully monitor all the candidates in your area.
Francois:
Others witnessing your commitment and involvement may be inspired to do the same!
Strippers:
Working together, we can discard the criminals and dishonest ones like they are as unwanted as clothes!
