Good morning gentlemen: I woke up this morning and I was reflecting on just how blessed I am. I turned 59 years old today and I am so thankful for everything that I have experienced in life, yes even the scars of pain, hurt, and suffering. My grandfather told me once, to never be ashamed of the scars from the things that you have endured in your life. Instead wear them as a badge and with pride, because those scars represent that whatever tried to destroy you failed. Yes, do wish that there were things that I did; that I could have, should have done differently, but again those things made me who I am today. I have a a beautiful bride, a loving family, a job they I actually enjoy, and I am doing things that I never thought that I would be doing until I met all of you gentlemen here. When I started this journey of becoming a gentleman; mind you I was raised to be one, I never would have figured the impact that it would have on my life as a whole. But being around you gentlemen, meeting, networking, and sharing has not only made me a better person but has shown me that there is still hope for the world that we live in. This year when I decided to be more intentional, to focus on getting back to the basic, to going back to certain aspects of analog living, realized the importance of being a gentleman, why we should live as gentlemen and the impact we can make in this world. When I launched the two podcast a few months ago The Gentleman’s Forum and The Gentlemen of Faith podcasts, that is now on 10 platforms platforms like iHeart Radio, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, I never knew the impact that it could make on the lives of so many people. To share and invite other gentlemen to the podcast and for them to share their lives, their experiences, and to discuss things, this has been a truly remarkable experience. So as I celebrate 59 years of life, love, and service, I want to share this day with people that I hold dear to me, along with my family, and this is all of you. And for those who would like to give me a birthday gift this is what I would like. Your friendship, keep spreading the gentlemen qualities that you all have and help bring peace, chivalry, morality , and grace back to this world. Because the best gift that you could give me, is you reading this because, it lets me know that you are a friend and a gentleman in this society.

A few more meetings in Abilene then back to Lubbock later today. - black performance polo with company logo - Brown leather belt - Slim straight fit blue jeans - Brown lace up boots - Bulova Marine Star watch.

Today was the regular trip to my Barber. Dave is awesome and I love going to the shop. Plus he let me just walk around and use the shop as a back drop today. I tried a few out different poses and things at the shop and even stop in a nice looking spot to try get that classic Sean Connery / James Bond car style photo, but with an EV 🤣 I am in such a great mood, had my hair done and the getting dressed video I put. Up yesterday had over 100K views in 24 hours. Thats crazy to me. Of course with that kind of viewing you are bound to get Keyboard warriors, but hey, it’s not hurting me any. Plus you can either ignore them or respond. Just don't drop to their level. A few of my responses got likes and laughs so I must be doing ok. Any way, today’s outfit features; M.J. Bale Carson Suit in a Super 110’s Sharkskin in Navy, with Peaked Lapels OTAA Sheffield Burgundy Line Tie OTAA Washington White And Blue Twill Non-Iron Shirt OTAA Jack O’ Cups Shattuckite Skull Bracelet Anchor Man Blue Socks CNES MTO Oxford with Goodyear welted construction and crafted from Italian crust leather. They are slowly moving more blue as I polish ad clean them SOTD - Mancera Intense Cafe WOTD - Tudor Royal 41