At least I wish I was. Soon. Have a couple of trips in the works. And Boy am I ready. Today’s outfit was inspired by my zombie chambray shirt. Zombie in that I gave it a new life by having my tailor flip the collars over. It is easily 30+ years old. As is my tie. The coat was made 29 years and nearly 2 months ago. The shoes are at least 44 years old. The Darn Tough socks (my first pair of that brand) I discovered in Ely MN on a scout trip to the Boundary Waters 10 years ago. The silk pocket square and belt are a few months old and the super light weight gaberdine trousers I’ve had for a few days. Did I say so need to go fishin? I need to go fishin….

Preparing for a big week at work by ensuring I'm ready for the meetings and any work from last week is caught up. "Sunday Reset: Mocha, Linen & Blue Suede Vibes" There's a certain energy to Sunday afternoons when you're gearing up for a big week ahead. Today was about catching up on work, prepping for Monday's meetings, and doing it all in the kind of comfortable-yet-polished ensemble that keeps you mentally sharp without feeling constrained. The dress code? Relaxed sophistication with a tropical twist. • Shirt — SS-003 (Tommy Bahama): A mocha brown Tommy Bahama short-sleeve button-down with brown wood accents—the quintessential California Sunday shirt. This piece walks the line between "I'm getting things done" and "I could be on a veranda somewhere." The button-down collar keeps it slightly structured, while the rich mocha color grounds the earth-tone palette. Perfect for a mild spring day when you need to focus but still want to feel free. • Undershirt — US-009 (Pro Club): A heavy-weight tan Pro Club crew neck in cotton. The Pro Club heavyweights have become my go-to for weekend wear: substantial enough to stand on their own if the overshirt comes off, but comfortable enough for all-day wear at the desk. • Pants — PN-017 (Island Importer): Beige linen pants from Island Importer—because nothing says "I'm relaxed but still productive" quite like linen. These breathable beauties have that perfect casual drape that works whether you're at a standing desk or settling into a long planning session. The beige tone plays beautifully with the mocha shirt, creating an earth-tone monochrome that reads sophisticated without trying too hard. • Belt — B-014 (Charles Tyrwhitt): The chocolate brown suede belt from Charles Tyrwhitt with a silver buckle. Suede on suede with the loafers? Absolutely. The texture harmony here is intentional—suede speaks the same language as linen: relaxed, tactile, refined. The chocolate brown bridges the gap between the mocha shirt and the darker loafers.

Three years ago when my friend Tad Jones the Executive Director of the Will Rogers Memorial spoke to my Rotary Club, I came up with an idea: work concurrently in preparation of the 100 hundred year anniversary of the American Mother Road (Rt. 66) in 2026 to grow our Rotary Club. The Highway was also named the Will Rogers Highway At Will’s passing in 1935. https://oklahomaroute66.com/news/the-will-rogers-highway Tad was starting the process in 2023 to raise $11 million to break ground on the Will Rogers Memorial renovations (he raised $18 million in fact and breaks ground this August). I got the club last year to start a companion club that meets 2X a month in the evenings to support all things Will Rogers Highway. As the official “Membership Dude” (yup that’s my title), this process has increased our club by 50%. One of the things I designed was a bench and brochure under the title The Rotary Initiative: On the Road to Civility. The ultimate goal is to have these benches from Chicago to L. A which is like a “zipper” across the center of the US. God knows we could use more civility. I am most pleased to announce the first bench was dedicated today. I helped a young guy in the troop make its installation and promotion his Eagle Scout project. We had a county commissioner, a state Representative, the UnderSheriff and of course Tad Jones at the ceremony. The Rotary Club members (most of us in club shirts, me included) were there naturally as the first Bench went up at the county courthouse. It’s not about a bench it about the message of Civility along RT 66. Hope it works.

A dip in the temps today and a trip to the Quarter for a little “back yard” sightseeing.