I have an interview with a local grocery store (Giant Food). It’s part time work. But if hired at least I’ll have more to do. This is what I’m wearing. For reference it’s around 70 degrees Fahrenheit outside. I’m wearing a sweater because my shirt is a tad wrinkly. And I feel better wearing it. I also wear black pants (cargos or chinos. Just my chinos don’t currently fit) as part of my personal uniform.

No really office work today, mostly running errands and an eye appointment this afternoon so casual Friday attire as well.

I’m grateful to mark 60 today—full of joy, perspective, and a deep appreciation for how the Lord’s grace and mercy have shaped every step. He’s blessed me with salvation, a strong and loving family, good health, and more provision than I deserve—and for that, I’m thankful. I also want to tip my hat to Antonio for building RMRS and the brotherhood that’s come with it—proof that sharp dressing and solid men still go hand in hand. Now, on to the OOTD. Keeping it clean and intentional with a navy crewneck and mid-wash denim—simple, timeless, and reliable… kind of like me on a good day. After a second look, the Seiko is getting relieved of duty—Alpina panda steps in. Even watches deserve a promotion now and then. Finish it off with a few spritzes of Creed’s Green Irish Tweed—because if you’re going to turn 60, you might as well smell like you’ve had it together the whole time. Have a blessed day, brothers.

A gentleman is getting ready for an evening out. He checks his watch, adjusts his tie, and carefully shines his shoes. His wife watches him and says, “You know, most men just throw something on and go.” He smiles and replies, “Most men arrive… I make an entrance.”

Good morning gentlemen, Have you ever been in a situation where you reacted instead of responding? When someone does or says something and you immediately come back at them, that is reacting not responding. But if you take a moment, pause think then you are responding and not reacting. But there is another side of this, not every situation requires you to react or respond. Because when you realize that that person’s actions are merely to get you out of character, or to get a reaction from you, your response or reaction is exactly what they want. When you come back at them, you are allowing them to control you. Sometimes you have to let a fool think they won. When you do not respond to their actions, they think you forgot. But they just don’t know; like a real gentleman, just took it to the chin and not the heart . You chose to let it go, because sometimes you gotta let it go just so you could grow. But they will know not to try that again. One of my favorite songs by Kenny Rogers “The Gambler”, in the song he says, “ You have to know when to hold them”, “know when to fold them,” “know when to walk away,” know when to run”. You have to know when to hold them accountable. You have to know when to fold their lies, their accusations, and their actions into revealing the truth. Know when to walk away because it’s just not worth it. And know when to run from a potential situations that will cost you more in the end. ( like arranging the furniture on the deck of the Titanic.). You are better than that, do not buy into someone’s foolishness.