Another day in Scotland at the Talisker whisky tour. Wore my Orvis flannel shirt on a cold wet day. But still no comparison to coolness of the guy behind me at the little inn where we had lunch. Wearing his waders with a tweed tie Tattersall shirt and a tweed Gillet. He just finished a trip as a guide flyfishing for salmon with a Spey Rod (fly fisherman will get this). Of course he is with his dog at the little Inn Pub.

Almost 4 months to the day after losing my 18+ year IT job, I received an offer I'm accepting. As it happened I was already planning on killing some time at a hat shop in Boston that looked worthwhile. Ended up walking out with two caps that should serve me very well in my first New England Fall/Winter...

#DRAWINGTHELINE Should a DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN wear earrings, as part of his wardrobe, if his ears are still pierced? At what point, in YOUR OPINION , do you draw the line when accessorising your particular wardrobe? Do you agree or disagree? What are YOUR THOUGHTS?

Another Thursday, another opportunity to be intentional about how I show up. But to be honest, the days of the week really don’t matter. Being intentional is an everyday thing — today just happens to be Thursday! 😎 Today is warm and humid here in Greenvale, with thunderstorms expected later, so I wanted something light, comfortable and appropriate for an August office day without losing the sense of polish that matters to me. Light trousers, a crisp white shirt, brown shoes, coordinating belt and socks, and the Panama for when I’m outside. Nothing complicated. But none of it is accidental either. That is probably the common thread running through most of the things I do. I enjoy taking the time to think about the details — not because every detail needs to be noticed by somebody else, but because I notice them. For me, intentionality is really about deciding what my standards are and then trying to live by them consistently. And underneath all of that is gratitude. I am grateful that I get to wake up each morning, go to work, spend time with the people I care about, continue learning, and still find enjoyment in something as simple as choosing what I’m going to wear that day. I never want those ordinary days to become so ordinary that I stop appreciating them. So today’s outfit is relatively simple. But the mindset behind it isn’t. Be intentional. Be grateful. And make the most of the day you’ve been given. 😎