To The Manner Born

Once again, least there be any misunderstanding, allow me to state publicly and unequivocally that I adore my bride. She can do no wrong. ...

She's too shy to mention it publicly but be sure to place an extra wager or 2 on Mrs. Blanding's personal entry in the Derby. Shac...

All who believe Osama Bin Laden was buried at sea raise your hands. All who believe the mortal remains of Osama Bin Laden will lie in perpet...

Gentlemen, remember Sunday is Mother's Day, in the US!!!!!!!!!!!!! I purchased my first Swatch watch in the spring of 1987, a jaunty sum...

In March I wrote about the last 3 WW1 vets. Claude Choales, the last remaining combatant died yesterday in Australia. The sole remaining ve...

A very old photo, Paige is now much older, has all her teeth, is taller and sings like an angel. I was speaking with granddaughter Paige...

Gentlemen, a reminder. Mother's Day is this Sunday in the US. How can you not help but have your closet influenced by this man? Examine...

I'm a bachelor this weekend, with 3 dogs under foot, who believes we'd would enjoy a drive down south. Set the GPS for the Breaux Br...

I wish I wasn't so oblivious to the opportunities which surround me. I'm not Jewish and have yet to play one on television, but grow...

Today marks the Celtic festival of Beltane, the brilliant fire(sun), the beginning of summer. Beltane is a quarter day, half way between the...

Sartorialist Photo This is one of Scott Schuman's earliest blog photos. The man in the photo appeared several times in the Sartorialis...

Easter is over, crops are planted, the weather's warming. Spring festivals are in full force this weekend. Should you find yourself near...

from tumblr Daddy's money or fashion trumps? While verily I understand suffering for your art, some things are simply beyond male under...

I saw this old photo of author James Salter on the New York Social Diary site several days ago. I tend to liberate white suit photos, even...

watercolor by Joe McGauley This is a bit of stretch but work with me. In our continuing exploration of Civil War era St. Louis Mrs. T and I ...

Ladies a royal wedding question or 2 please. We've all attended weddings where too young children are given a ceremonious role,be it fl...

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Any Pittsburgh kids around? Remember Doc Ellis? Doc was a pitcher for the Pirates in the late 60's, early 70's, a free spirit, a ...

This is my Lands End Square Rigger canvas brief case . It is bar none the greatest bag ever. It will expand to accept anything put inside....

I had the privilege to attend a funeral recently, the burial held in the same cemetery where many of my kin are buried. It felt odd. I hadn...