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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.

Visited a local vintage emporium to source some hats. Tried a fair few on. Didn’t find anything that suited or fit well. My town (Stockport UK) has a Hat Museum and a fine history of UK Hat manufacturing. Should be a great resource for learning and quality headgear. I’ll be checking that out very soon. Hats for attention.

Went with a black merino wool turtle neck today, cashmere trousers and one of my favorite Jackets. The pocket square is a repurposed heavy ancient madder Brooks Brothers tie that had a snag. The silk was too nice to throw away. I've done that with many ties, makes for beautiful pocket squares. Notice that a top quality tweed jacket has perfectly aligned weave lines fron the arms to the body to the lapels. This is something I had not noticed till I got older and started educating myself on quality. Most jackets like this that are cheaper have misaligned weave.

Greetings, gents! I recently acquired a splendid vintage Brooks Brothers necktie from an eBay auction for just $10, with $6 shipping. This modest investment underscores a principle I hold dear: one can cultivate a refined wardrobe without breaking the bank. Quality menswear, especially timeless pieces like this brown tie, need not come from the latest collections or high-end boutiques or designers. A discerning eye and a bit of patience can yield remarkable finds on platforms like eBay or even at your local thrift store. This purchase is a testament to the fact that elegance and economy can indeed go hand in hand. As an aside, brown is a very underrated color when it comes to accessories, dress shirts. Happy hunting!