I’m not sure where I found this, but I saved it many years ago and emailed it myself.  I look at it quite a bit…it always gives me a chuckle, and a nod at how accurate this advice is.  I hope you enjoy this as much as I do: Advice from A Wise Old Man…

By now, most of you are aware of Matt Hranek’s ‘A Man and His Watch’.  It’s an outstanding book that I would recommend to any guy whether you are a watch fan or not.  The featured watches are fantastic, and the stories that accompany them are inspiring. Crown & Caliber is a great partner to…

There’s something about a long weekend that reminds me of the importance of down time.  Putting your feet up for an extra day is a great way to get a quick recharge.  This is the first holiday of the year for us since MLK.  And it’s been a busy year. Let’s not forget what we…

I try to wear a vest or a sport coat every day.  Not only do I like the look, but the function is very helpful.  I like all the pockets. Wearing a sport coat provides an immediate upgrade to your outfit.  If it fits well and the style is right, your ‘business casual’ just got…

“Shoes” in the summer is a bit of an oxymoron, right?  However, when the risk of ‘no service’ presents itself, duty calls.  For me, summer is a time to celebrate being casual.  Sure, there are formal situations, but I like to make my own summer formal rules: light fabrics, light colors, and no socks.  Admittedly,…

Remember that silver box I found at Scott Antique Market?  The one with the ‘RCS’ engraved monogram?  I decided to clean it up…here are the before and after pics: This box had been neglected for quite some time.  I went heavy with TarnX.  My kitchen still stinks: Finally, I gave it a serious rubdown with…