As anyone that knows me will tell you with a strong eyeroll, I am a hardy new englander. Which means that this is my time. The weather is turning cold, and it is officially fall. Even though Pumpkin Spice everything has been around since August, in my mind Fall begins in October and not before. And only in the … More Sweater Weather: Thoughts on Fall
There is nothing better than a smile on the face of a woman you love. Not simply because she’s beautiful, but because you have seen it so many times and you know the imperfections. The dimples, birthmarks, the slightly crooked mouth, the little crease on one side of the eyes but not the other. And … More Perfectly Imperfect: The Tie Dimple
Life is about navigating a series of “can”s and “should”s. There are many, many things you can do. Whether you should or not, is another question entirely. There are some basics that you pick up in youth. Can you touch the hot stove? Yes. Should you? No, definitely not. It continues on throughout life. You certainly can go … More Can and Should, the Wearing of Ascots and Neckerchiefs: #30folds30days, Three Point Winged Fold, Day 29
First things first. If you don’t wear a flag pin and you’re running for president, you obviously hate America, and want the terrorists to win. Last night was the Republican national debate. We’re taking a break from pocket squares to talk about it. When the question was asked: How many men in blue suits can you … More Red Tie, Blue Tie; Flag Pin or Terrorists Win: Grading the Style of the Republican Presidential Debate
Some days, I walk out the door, and I know that I have it. Whatever it is, I got it. The sun shining, a fresh pair of shoes, and a well fitting suit. It all just comes together, and I feel…cool. Not in a superior way, but in a way that just radiates positive energy. You know when … More Cool and Sunglasses: #30folds30days, Rising Peak Fold, Day 25
There comes a point in life when you start to know what you like in someone that you date. Sure, some people can come along and surprise you, but for the most part, by your mid- to late 20’s you have certain traits you look for. Physically, mentally, emotionally. And other things that are red … More What you like, Red Flags, and Shirts that Fit: #30folds30days, Double Winged Puff, Day 24
I remember the first time I talked to someone who actually knew football. Not in the way that they could name every player on their favorite football team, or knew all the fantasy scores. I’m talking an X’s and O’s, offensive versus defensive strategy way. Up until that point, football had always operated in my mind … More Complexity and Collars: #30folds30days, Valley Fold, Day 23
I was a pretty forgetful kid. I don’t know if that’s just a normal kid thing, or something particular to me. My head was in the clouds and on other things. Consequently, I lost stuff sometimes. Or a lot. But when I was eight years old, my father gave me his swiss army knife that … More Hangers and Things You Hang Onto: #30folds30days, Straight Stair Fold, Day 22
I was at a concert during law school, and it was a young guy playing an acoustic act in the Berkshires. He was opening for Jonathan Edwards (of Sunshine fame). And he was clearly talented, had a great voice, wrote well, and could play guitar. The one thing was, that his guitar was just a … More Discord and Socks: #30folds30days, Sprezz Prez Fold, Day 21
I went to a wedding recently, and from what I was told, I had something near a seizure when dancing to Taylor Swift’s “Shake it Off.” The bride told me she shook every bone in her body trying to keep up. Sometimes, I just can’t help myself. When I’m at a wedding, and the music … More Dance and Dress for a Wedding: #30folds30days, Rolling Plateau Fold, Day 20
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