Good afternoon gentlemen: As many of you know me and my bride have purchased a new living room set and while we were waiting for the delivery, we have promised another family in need our previous furniture. Because of the delay from the furniture company, we did not want to deny the family in need the furniture that we have promised them so we make sure that the furniture was delivered on time to the family in need. When you treat people right and we do the right thing good things always come back around. The manager of the furniture store contacted me because they knew of the circumstances behind the furniture and offered to sell me this La-Z-Boy recliner for $60 that they had on the showroom floor to help compensate for the delay in our furniture being delayed. Now I have a La-Z-Boy recliner for my office which I never would expected and all because of doing the right thing and people, knowing the type of person that you are. When the store manager contacted me, she stated that she was very sorry for the inconvenience and the fact that we kept our responsibility to the family that was in need and it really touched her and because whenever we come in, we are such well, respected people that she took it upon herself to make a special effort to compensate us for the inconvenience, and she had this recliner a store display that she sold to me for $60. They also delivered the recliner and brought two other recliners till our furniture arrives.

Most men underestimate the crucial role they play in their children's lives — and the chilling headlines about missing and harmed kids are proof. But what if the real solution is simpler than you think? This episode unveils why knowing your kids isn’t just about their grades or hobbies but understanding who they really are — and how that knowledge can save lives. Buntyn dives deep into the importance of active parenting rooted in discipline, involvement, and responsibility. Drawing from personal stories of his military background and childhood, he illustrates how strict, engaged fathers shape resilient and safe young men. Discover practical insights into what it truly means to parent effectively in today's world, including real examples from headlines and personal experiences with social media and peer pressure. You’ll discover: - The military discipline and involvement that kept Anthony’s family out of harm’s way - How social media and peer influence can dangerously escalate without oversight - Why modern parents fear losing control, and how that weakens their kids’ safety - The significance of teaching responsibility and respect from a young age - Why the Society of Ordinary Gentlemen is a gamechanger for men stepping up as responsible fathers and mentors Ignoring these lessons puts our children’s futures — and lives — at risk. But by stepping into their worlds with discipline and purpose, you have a prime opportunity to change the narrative, build trust, and steer them toward greatness. Whether you're a concerned dad, mentor, or community leader, this episode offers essential strategies to foster integrity, safety, and respect in today’s youth. Join Anthony as he champions responsible fatherhood, shares practical frameworks, and introduces the Society of Ordinary Gentlemen — a global network committed to raising men of valor and virtue. It’s never too late to become the father your children need and build a legacy that endures. Hit play now and start taking action today.

After a long warm day in Santorini, we rushed back to prepare for dinner. I broke out my new ivory MTO vest from Hockerty, perhaps without thinking that we were doing Italian tonight and it was like wearing a bullseye. Thankfully, it was no worse for the wear! Dressy Dinner: Mediterranean Cruise • Shirt — DS-043 (Charles Tyrwhitt): A sky blue non-iron spread collar dress shirt in a cotton herringbone weave, cut slim with French cuffs and mother-of-pearl-like buttons, made in Vietnam; the herringbone pattern adds subtle texture while the non-iron finish keeps it crisp through a long evening, and the spread collar frames the neckline elegantly even without a tie. • Undershirt — US-003: A basic undershirt providing a clean foundation layer under the French-cuff dress shirt. • Trousers — SL-019 (Ralph Lauren): Light brown wool slacks in a basket weave from the Lauren RL Green Label, featuring a low rise with flat front, button-hook-and-bar closure, and slit side pockets with two rear button pockets; the light brown with dark brown and cream undertones in the weave creates a subtle pattern scale that pairs elegantly with the ivory vest. • Belt — B-010 (Magnanni): A caramel brown leather belt with a subtle swirl pattern in the finish, featuring a silver buckle and single collar design; currently fitting towards the last hole but still perfectly functional for the evening. • Vest — VWC-016 (Hockerty): An ivory linen single-breasted vest from the LIDO collection, made to measure with notched lapels, four mother-of-pearl buttons in cream, a full white silk lining, welt hip pockets, and a small slot chest pocket on the left, finished with a gunmetal rear buckle; perfect for Mediterranean summer evenings where a jacket would be too warm. • Footwear — DSh-010 (Cobbler Union): Dark brown suede Chelsea boots in the Benjamin style on the Ritz last, crafted in Spain with Goodyear welt construction using Charles F. Stead suede uppers, featuring an almond toe shape with no broguing, elastic side panels, a fiddleback beveled waist, leather soles with closed channel stitching, and brass heel tacks; the sleek Chelsea design offers easy on-off for shore excursions while remaining appropriately dressy for dinner.

So I was infront of my office building smoking my pipe when four young men, between 20-35 approached me and complimenting me on my suit. And the interesting thing was they all wanted to change and dress better but each had their reason for not. One was because the clothes he had was a little big because of weight loss, another was the opposite because he had gained a a few pounds and was trying to loose it. A third was because he was not sure about how to match and he had a couple of suits and shirts but did not know to make it so they were not the same all the time. The last was because he felt he could not afford buy new clothes. Now here is the thing, all of these gentlemen said they had been watch different things on the internet basically YouTube, that had them feeling like they had to have the right size, right, length, certain materials, and certain styles, and mainly name brand clothing. Gentlemen we have to do better, we are over emphasizing way to much on certain styles, tailored clothing, that men are made to feel that if it’s not the exact size, the exact length, exact material, or matching to someone’s standard then they will be made fun of or judge. Now I know some will disagree with what I told them and that is fine, it’s your opinion. I told these men, “ wear what you have, what you can afford , and what makes you feel that you leveled up.” “Because whatever you wear will make you 10x better looking then most of the men that are walking around. I told them that if your jacket is a little long so be it wear it and when you can afford take it to a tailor, your shirts are a little tight, but you are working on your weight, wear a suit jacket or a vest if it makes you feel better, put on a tie that will help cover the buttons. If you only have a couple of suits, you can mix jackets with other pants and vice versus . And I told them they can go to Places like Good Will and find great deals on suits , shirts, and even some shoe. If you have to get your shirts from Walmart it’s okay, whatever you wear it will be 10x better than what most men are wearing nowadays.

So today I was lucky enough to get my new Oslo Double Monkstrap in Espresso for 50% off from Sparrods & Co They are very nice out of the box, and I am damn sure like the Chelsea boots I got from them will wear perfectly and mould to my foot due to the cork filled footbed. They are Blake rapid switched and recraftable so should last me longer than the 3 years I got from my Ecco pair. I will give them an quick polish and a little go over with the Renovatuer I have order to soften them a little. I have added the shoes feature from the website below, they are a terrific quality and a very reasonable cost. Postage is free in Australia, not sure what the site does for them for international cost. - Box calf leather upper for durability - Fully lined with soft calfskin leather  - Soft calfskin leather over interchangeable high density foam insole - Cork filled with steel shank at the midsole - Vegetable tanned leather sole  - Stacked leather heels with rubber injection - Leather welt seals the edges to keep water out and your feet dry - Blake rapid stitched construction (recraftable) - Handcrafted in Portugal https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbKfkEqTRZf/?igsh=Z2tydHdwMjdmN3Zw https://youtube.com/shorts/mjPcnmgy8qo?si=A2rmucZsvn1jNtTH