I have been on the look out for a good heavy sweater or perhaps a turtle neck to add to my wardrobe. Except for a good naval p-coat, everything I have is the slick polyester bomber jackets or heavy hoodies. Found this the other day for $5US. It's a heavy knit jacket, lined by the company "Maestro. It zips all the way up, so it's turtle neck like. In a medium grey it has several small leather chevons as details in the front. Decent pockets and little wear. I'm on the fence over it. On the one hand it's like nothing in my wardrobe, so I'm unsure about it and the style. On the other hand, I really like the way it looks when I'm wearing it. Very landed gentry kind of feel. (Doesn't help I've been watching a bunch of "Downton Abbey this past week.)

Broke people love to talk about how "money changes you." It doesn't. Money doesn't give you new values... It simply amplifies the values you already have. If you were selfish when you were broke… You’ll be selfish when you're rich. If you were generous when it cost you… You’ll change lives when it doesn’t. Money is neither good or bad. It can't be... It's inanimate. Wealth removes friction. Once that friction is gone... What's underneath will show up fast. Money doesn't ruin anyone... It gives them a bigger stage to express who they already are. Quit pretending like avoiding money makes you virtuous. Quit acting like ambition is morally corrupt. Money is a megaphone. It has the power to make a massive impact. Whether that impact is good or bad is entirely dependent on the person using it. If you're a kind and generous human by design... That should be your reason for going out to earn more money to make a far greater positive impact. Who you are with nothing is who you'll be with everything. ~ Andy Frisella

I was in Vienna and saw these in a store. I liked them but a bit pricey. What do you think?

I am not looking for a job. In fact I plan for the one I am working at now to be my last. I wanted to share some techniques that I use(d) when interviewing that has some benefits, some draw backs, but makes the interview more of a two way conversation than a "they" question and "you" answer their interrogation. 1. I do my homework on the company or person offering the position. If it is a corporation I look at their profit and loss statements, annual corporate stockholder reports, and comments and statements made by the corporate leadership. I want to be able to speak to what their goals are and if those goals align with mine. 2. I ask questions. I want to know what their view and opinions are on telework, health care, work-life-balance. Have in mind what is important to you and if that company is once again, aligning with your values. 3. "Why?" should I come work for you. "What?" makes you better than the guy across the street. 4. Pay scales. You know what you are worth. They are always going to low ball an offer. It they advertise a position with an expected salary range, then I expect to be hired at the top of that range. The number one overhead expense for any employer is salaries. I value my expertise, work history and time. I have an expected price tag. 5. Check out the surroundings. If you are interviewing on site, be nosey. Look around and see what the conditions of their offices and work environment are. Look at he break room if any. Bathrooms. How much do they value their infrastructure that I may be putting 40 hours of my life in each week. 6. Dress for success. Dress for the position you want to have. Pay attention to the small details. Be articulate, enunciate your words. Avoid slang and maintain eye contact. If it is a board interview make eye contact with each person. Repeat their question in the form of your answer. In the end thank them for their time. You can even follow it up with an email if you are focused on obtaining that position.