The Roman Empire was the first civilization in human history to have hygiene practices. Even during military campaigns, they had engineers specialized to maintain hygiene and prevent soldiers from possible diseases. Here we can see a public bathhouse; while I was visiting, I thought of the many younger people and older adults who simply don’t take baths at all. Imagine being in a public restroom and the smell actually getting better because the guy who doesn’t bathe just left. Or having to stop people from sitting next to me because you can’t stand the awful smells they carry. Now I look at this system for supplying clean water and hot water, which allows many people to simply sit down, take a deep breath, relax, and treat their bodies and minds. Civilizations should progress, but apparently everyone’s selfishness speaks louder. Because I’m the one who is fine, and others have to accept me as I am! Even though we live in communities, where human beings impose rules and limits for their own safety and the others’

While the rest of the clan napped between touring along the river Leith and the Edinburgh suburb of Stockbridge https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lQARntIxP-c and the Royal military tattoo at 9:30 pm last night https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BxxKW50tlCU&ra=m I snuck away on a 4 minute walk to a little touch of heaven. Stewart and Christie, founded in 1720 is a menswear store that does bespoke suiting as well as custom kilts. https://stewartchristie.com I spent well over an hour talking to Jake the clothier. We even worked up a custom Argyle tweed Kilt sport coat and a custom Co Fermanagh tartan kilt. The entire bottom floor is for custom kilts. Jake explained how many clients come up from London. Not only is their pricing better but their entire bespoke team, cutter, tailor and clothier work within a few yards of each other which isn’t the case in many locations in Saville Row any longer. Next to Classic timeless American Ivy menswear, my favorite style is UK country. This store not only sources from the best mills in Scotland and Ireland but owns their own mill as well. I could hang out on there for days and talk to these guys but alas I am on a family vacation and that was only my first full day in Scotland. I bought a tattersall shirt in cream with an olive and burgundy line and a deep burgundy wool/silk club tie and some socks. Their pricing off the peg as they call it is about half what I can get at full price back home. A couple of those and I’ve paid for my future trip! Planning on returning.

Some fountain pens are beautifully made writing instruments. Others are expensive status symbols hiding ordinary materials, outsourced components, and prices that make very little sense. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTdl_mzR1r0

When you look at yourself in the mirror ... When you choose an item of clothing to wear in the morning ... When you choose an item of clothing to buy from a shop or an online store ... What are you hoping to achieve? Do you want to look like you fit in with what you perceive 'your type of person' to be? Do you want to stand out from others who are 'your type of person'? Do you want to look strong and dependable? Artistic and sensitive? Mature and wise? Sexy and attractive 'in that way'? What is your 'goal' beyond keeping warm and not being arrested for indecency?