just wanted to say a quick hello and thank you for acceptance into this group. Looking forward to getting to know you and learning from some of your life experiences. A little about me. Have spent the last 20 years working in healthcare IT consulting and customer onboarding. This has allowed me to visit many places around the country that normally I would probably would not have been to. My hobbies outside of work include staying active by walking, running, swimming and cycling I also have a passion for cars especially ones with 3 pedals. 80s and 90s New Wave and Alternative Rock are my music of choice. My clothing of choice tends to be traditional mens fashion. Would rather be overdressed than the opposite.

At last I can breathe a little. Concert season is done. Here is a shot of my duet with one of 5th grade cello students. Her mother sent this to me and obviously it is AI enhanced. We are headed to Chicago Wednesday to spend Christmas with my daughter and her husband.

Being inspired by Mark Sinclair's post last week I decided to go with a bow tie and a bit bolder shirt today. French Crown Winchester striped shirt, Brooks brothers tie and pocket square, Albert Nipon Loro Piana material double breasted jacket. Herringbone grey wool pants and my favorite Mezlan shoes

The first day of wearing my Knox Fifteen since getting it back from a full restoration. Circa mid 1950s era. I shared some photos of this hat before, it was tired, had a torn ribbon, no crown liner and dirty. I had McLaughlin & Hayes make a new ribbon and bow, new crown liner, clean and block the hat. It is a Beaver mix fur felt in a beautiful chocolate color and velvet like texture. Photos don't do it justice. I paid $2.99 for the hat at Goodwill and $150. to have it restored. It was expensive and worth every cent. Shown with Ralph Lauren camel hair coat you've seen before, Ben Silver silk knit tie, random, no name cashmere scarf.

Day 2 of Commencement Ceremonies (Bachelor).