Shredding the (Sub)Urban Myth That Ditching the City Was the Pandemic Power Move
When Covid-19 hit, many New Yorkers skipped town, assuming that the suburbs would be safer during the pandemic. That assumption was not necessarily accurate.
The January 2021 Playlist
A new feel-good playlist as we start a new year with new hope. As always, enjoy what you like and leave the rest.
Ep. 52: Back to Sartorial Stealth and More Effective Living
In this re-engagement with the podcast, I'm recalling (and adding to) the values I explored when I created this blog more than a decade ago.
Ride Like a Gentleman, the Video
I had the distinct pleasure of being the subject of a new short video from the fine folks at Streetfilms in NYC.
Is a Plain White T-Shirt Worth $64?
We all love a t-shirt. And a custom, made-to-order process that leaves no waste or unsold garments is a compelling one. But can (or will) people spend $64 for one?
The September 2020 Playlist: I Happen to Like New York
As I sit here writing this, alone, in the middle of one of the scariest periods in our lifetime, I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else in the world.
Cheap and Chic Reading Glasses
The decline in eyesight that comes with middle age does not mean one needs to be condemned to ugly drugstore reading glasses.
I Can’t With The Sweatpants
Especially in this time of unparalleled uncertainty, a crisp white dress shirt, a tailored jacket and a pair of polished wingtips can help remind me that all civilization is not necessarily lost and maybe even still worth celebrating a bit. Sweatpants don't do that for me.
The June/July 2020 Spotify Playlist
I had the June playlist ready to publish on the first of the month and completely forgot about it. But, alas, here it is, with a lot of extra to make up for it. Enjoy.
The Joy of Wearing a Suit Again
In an uncertain time when so much has been taken away from us, it's nice to have a reason to get dressed, which takes away some of the sting