Yesterday, I went to a (large wholesale) grocery store with wife. I wore this semi-blue monochrome dress, but to my pleasant surprise, I saw a few heads turn (almost acknowledging that I stood apart, hopefully in a nice way 🙂). I had fun, and we achieved our objective of saving big on monthly groceries! THE TOP: Floral printed soft-collar polo with blue prints in a mustard background (in 100% cotton) THE OUTER LAYER: Light-wash denim jacket (Levi's Type III). THE BOTTOM: Navy MTM chinos with high waist. THE WATCH: Blue strap, blue dial, gold frame THE BELT: Black THE FOOTWEAR: Blue suede penny loafers THE BRACELET: Aquamarine sky blue THE PERFUME: Memoir - Solid cologne Nuances in this ensemble: The floral blue print in the polo matches with the light-wash blue in the denim jacket. The warm mustard tone in the polo's background balances the coolness of blue. The navy cotton trousers add continuity to the top portion and elongate the appearance vertically. The blue suede loafers complement the overall blue in the outfit while keeping things stylishly casual. The bracelet does its job of matching with the jacket. And, the blue strap watch blends with the outfit while making a quiet statement on its own. Noticeably, I had to get my polo collars on top of the denim's because the collars are soft and do not sit well underneath the jacket. This is the first time I sported this "bold" look but carried the look effortlessly (which is important when you experiment). I think having this collar style could be deliberately used as a hack when the polo collar is soft (this enhances the value-per-wear as well as longevity of your polo 😎). Let me know your thoughts. Happy weened guys!

Happy Fourth of July, gentlemen! As we celebrate America’s 250th Independence Day, here’s a toast to the enduring virtues of liberty, integrity, and personal responsibility—the qualities that never go out of style. Wishing you and your families a day filled with gratitude, fellowship, and pride in the nation we are privileged to call home.

Had some work to do on Celtic Cheer. The sewn connection popped on my last sail at the clew of my Genoa ( point of front sail tore loose) during a robust sail with my wife the other day. I have it loaded in the truck to get repaired next week at my sailmaker’s shop. Thought it was the perfect day to hoist my American flag. Typical boat outfit: White BoyScout performance fabric shirt khaki performance fabric shorts. Grey topsiders wide brimmed Boy Scout hat. Apple Watch (on a final quest to dial in body proportions. Did 1100 calories over BMR yesterday beginning with a lifting session and a 2,000 yard swim). Very blessed to have grown up in the south central part of the USA. I am very grateful and proud of those men and women in uniform that have given to us all the rights we enjoy, and am ever aware that we are always just one generation away from frittering it all away. God Bless America…….please.