I have ben MIA for a while and I apologize. Work and life have been out waying socials as of late. On that note. I am looking for book recommendations to help me be a better communicator. How to get people to respond to what I'm saying. Im not really looking to go the public speaker route, I'm certainly no Tony Robins. I just find this to be an area I'm am lacking in and any guidence would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.

As we move into spring, I’m spring cleaning my polo collection. I’ve previously asked the community their thoughts on the buttonless polo. Now I’m curious what everyone thinks about the quarter-zip polo. Smart Casual look? Athleisure Addition? Neither? Why? If you have one (or 10), what are your thoughts?

Please keep my dad especially, but also my family in mind as my dad leaves for his deployment.

In your lives, and experiences, what is something you find lacking or in excess, that you wish men and boys would do more of or less of, whether it's clothing, mannerisms, etiquette, common sense, etc.

Since I revel in the ritual of a relaxing DE wet shave, here’s a glimpse into something I've been excited to share—my double-edge (DE) wet shaving setup! I've enjoyed the ritual and refinement coming from wet shaving. There’s an undeniable satisfaction in these tools and techniques. In the attached photo, you’ll see a few of key highlights from my shaving kit. Here’s a tour from left to right: - The green shave bowl is from Shave Nation—sturdy and weighty; it houses an alum block from Parker, an essential post-shave antiseptic and astringent. - The opened razor is the iconic Mühle R41, a 2-piece twist model known for its effective precision. - Thayers Witch Hazel (alcohol-free) follows as a post-shave toner and astringent—very soothing! I’m pleased to have added it to my routine. - The next razor is the renowned Merkur 34c, here closed, but also a 2-piece model. - Proraso shaving cream is beside it, an Italian classic that’s far superior to the standard foams commonly found in stores. - Cella shaving soap stands next, another Italian gem. Its tallow base provides an exceptionally smooth razor glide. Moving to the second row, like a typewriter: - Clubman Pinaud aftershave is in the brown bottle—an old-school favorite. - Nivea After Shave Balm follows, widely available and reliable. - Brut is next—Roger Moore’s preferred choice! - To the far right, my 26mm “Atomic” shaving brush from Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements. Voilà! For those who already wet shave (whether SE, DE, or straight razor), I hope you recognize some of these gems. If you’re curious to dive into wet shaving (distinct from cartridge shaving), I highly recommend looking up Geofatboy or Mark Szorady—these men offer a treasure trove of edifying information of things wet shave. Cheers!