It's been a really long time since I've shared any details about my life here, which is due partly to fear of internet publicity and the unknowns of AI, and mostly to sheer laziness. Trucking is slow right now. Since spring I've been working part time for a feedlot, taking care of cattle, fixing equipment and maintaining the yard. We are currently in the corn silage chopping season, which is quite busy. It is a custom over there to have several beers at the end of the workday, which I got a bit tangled up in. I made the decision to quit drinking absolutely and as of now, I have one week of ridin' the wagon. Zero regret, depression, anxiety, or brain fog -- this is the best I've felt in a long time. But no good feeling lasts forever, and last week the stomach flu showed up to remind us all just how delicate health can be. I am fairly certain my sister and brother in law who are on furlough from their mission work in South America brought it with them 🙄 Early this morning, it was my turn for the violent evacuations of fluid. Survived. Since I didn't go to the feedlot today, we got out to run some errands. I had new tires put on the van while we shopped Walmart. I found cotton polos on sale for 11.98, and above-the-knee shorts for $3. Unfortunately, most of my sizes were sold out, but I did get to pick up a burgundy and a navy polo. When we got home, I tried it on with a navy blazer and burgundy tassel loafers for a classic Ivy League look. The belt doesn't match well. I was wearing my tan/orangey colored penny loafers before swapping them out for the tassels -- just for the sake of these photos. This is the first polo shirt I've owned since I was a young teenager. Thought I would share it with you men. Hope you all are doing well.

Sprezzatura. 🇮🇹🇬🇧 My interpretation of Italian ease with English elegance, Ralph Lauren trousers, Salvatore Ferragamo blue suede loafers, a Brooks Brothers linen shirt and cotton cable knit sweater. Classic pieces, slightly undone. Elegance without looking too considered or at least, that’s the idea. 😉

I went to my daughter’s graduation today. Got my first sports coat for this. I think my daughter looks beautiful and I look good.

Today I hard to duck into the office for a 30 minute meeting then I am WFH for the rest of the day. A quick Blues and Browns outfit, very simple and easy to coordinate. Todays outfit consists of; M.J. Bale Collins Suit in Brown, woven from AUstralian Merino wool in a 110’s cloth Charles Tyrwhitt Non-Iron Twill Prince of Wales Check Shirt in Light Blue Ming Choa Tie in Blue, this was a gift purchased by my wife when she was away in Malaysia OTAA Shining Silver Tie Clip Van Heusen Blue Pocket Square OTAA Blue Penguin Socks CNES MTO Oxford with Goodyear welted construction, crafted from Italian crust leather. SOTD - Mancera Red Tobacco WOTD - Erebus Ascent 41 Blue MoP

Today we went to a Medieval Fair about an hours drive from home. Lots of family fun watch Jousting and Armoured Melee. Plus there was a lot Of very cool market tables full of leather, wood and metal craft works. I did purchase myself a new bracelet made from White Howlite, it is a stone commonly known for promoting calm, tranquility, and, most notably, infinite patience. I did also get a photo with the Roman Leigon and dressed as a Senator. Today’s outfit consists of; M.J. Bale Denman Shearling Jacket OTAA Burgundy Polo Levi 501’s in Blue Rinse Nike Air Force One Royal Blue and Yellow Brixton Brood Cap Anson Seal Blue 🌊 Buffalo leather Strap on a Traditional buckle with a curve in Gunmetal New White Howlite Bracelet SOTD - Montale Intense Cafe WOTD - Casio Duro MDV106B-1A1, aka Bob Marlin