Three weeks ago, I traveled up to Long Island to visit my girlfriend. Two days later, I was in the emergency room with a serious kidney infection. It was a near thing; I crashed three times that night. Had I been at home alone, I very likely would not have survived. But my ever-practical Daryle was quite firm, and got me to the ER in time. (I believe her exact words were, “We’re going to the ER. Now. This isn’t something we discuss.”) I’ve spent the past few weeks recuperating in New York, with excellent medical care and with a network of amazing friends and colleagues taking care of business back home. I expect to head back to Maryland this week to take care of some things before returning for the second of two surgeries that should clear up the problem. I’m feeling much better, and have finally regained my stamina. This may seem like too much information, but there is a message here. Pay attention to your body. If something happens that you don’t expect or understand, if you’re inexplicably fatigued or in pain, don’t “man up.” Don’t wave it off. Don’t ignore it. Get checked out by medical professionals. And if you live alone, especially if you’re a senior citizen, make sure to talk to friends and family every day. Make sure someone is checking in on you. You’re the only you there is. You’re one of one. We’d all like you to stick around as long as possible.

Monday’s is always the early start with “The Live Lounge” in another group. Then it is time to get the girls up and ready. Throw together thier breakfast, have my 2nd coffee and get ready for a day WFH. I have chosen a more conservative colour palette today but it all has stripes in it. Todays outfit consist of; Brixton Brood Snap Cap in a Grey Houndstooth M.J. Bale Chardin DB Herringbone Overcoat in a distinct Charcoal Herringbone Weave M.J. Bale Aston Suit crafted from 100% New England Merino wool in a Charcoal Super 120’s cloth, with a subtle Navy POW check Charles Tyrwhitt Semi-Cutaway Egyptian Cotton Stripe Shirt - Cobalt Blue OTAA Gibraltar Graphite Blue Stripe Tie in a Van Wijk knot. This give the look, with the collar of an Arrow pointing to the face OTAA Silver Bond Tie Clip OTAA Mister Show Business Wool Pocket Square Anson premium black leather strap with a traditional buckle in Gunmetal OTAA Blue Island Flamingo Socks ECCO Vitrus II Apron Toe Loafer SOTD - JPS LeMale Elixir WOTD - Tudor Royal 41, Silver Dial.