The weather outside is frightful…
I am the first to say that I wish I could live on some tropical beach and wear nothing but a bathing suit and flip flops, but then I always […]
The Parker “51” in the rough
Nothing beats finding a much sought after “object” in the midst of a flea market’s “madness”. This is especially true when the encounter is absolutely by chance. Imagine walking into […]
Simple Shoes
That’s actually not just a headline, but the name of the brand. I got a pair of their Carport Elastics over the summer and love them. Their tag line is […]
A shirt is all it takes…
If I may so bold as to give all you gents a tip as you go about your business during the day. Although it is always easier to grab a […]
Rain, rain go away…
Autumn has hit New York full force and it is wet, wet, wet. Dusting off the rain boots I thought I would share with you my favorite pair: JCrew waxed […]
An Omega by any other name…
The last truly beautiful watch that Omega made, as far as I am concerned, dates back to the mid-90s when they came out with a chrono and date watch that […]
The Open Road
There is just something about motorcycles that I have always loved. I have never owned a real bike and have only ridden a couple of times (as a new dad […]
Pebbles that melt in your mouth
There is something about licorice that makes me become a little kid again. I love all sorts of licorice from the pure to the sweet and everything in between. I […]
Sheep’s Feet and Marlinspikes
Growing up I always wanted a Swiss Army knife. Not the simple kind with the blade, toothpick and tweezers. I wanted the one with everything, even what I would never […]
A Summer Panacea
The Germans and Austrians have their Radler, the French their Panaché, the Spanish have their la Clara, the Mexicans their Cerveza preparada and the Brits their Shandy. Beer and lemonade […]
A Danish Time Keeper
I was recently reintroduced to a watch that I always flirted with, but was never able to ask out on that date. It just never felt right and it’s hard […]
The Secret Super Tuscan
You probably think of a Super Tuscan as a very pricey red wine from Tuscany and you are quite correct. Tignanello, Solaia, Le Pergole Torte, Sassicaia and Ornellaia, to name […]
Father’s Day Wish List
Here is a short list of what I want for Father’s Day. Who knows it may inspire you while looking last minute for your own dad or the father of […]
The Man Chair
I actually like going shopping. Most guys hate it and I get it. So let me restate that phrase to say that I like going shopping for myself not so […]
The Mad Hatter Or Mad About Hats?
When I was growing up, in large part thanks to my father’s love affair and work with Hollywood, we always watched the masters Fellini, Hitchcock, Welles, Rossellini, Hawks, Capra and […]
Smooth like a baby’s bottom
I have come to appreciate Weleda products over the course of the last couple of years because I have used them to bathe my son and to take care of […]
The Dapper Dad 