Had to go to the courthouse for jury duty this morning. I got called into the courtroom but did not get selected for the jury. However, I was still the best-dressed man in today's jury pool. There were three others with sport coats, but they all wore jeans with them. I wore khakis. Win! 😆 Green-striped Banana Republic shirt Khaki chinos and tan Anson belt with antiqued gold buckle Tan Allen Edmonds Road Warriors with black, gray and maroon argyle socks Camel-colored Chaps Ralph Lauren sport coat and green pocket square Gray flat cap with windowpane pattern Gold Hamilton Dodson reissue watch (again!)

I’ve not posted an OOTD for a while. Frankly been in a bit of funk and have not felt like sharing, though I’ve continued to want to encourage and encourage with all of you in this community. Today, it’s snowing and despite itself DC looks beautiful. It’s also Advent and in spite of the music playing everywhere I go and the lights and people wearing Santa hats around the office and people planning parties ever other day and twice on Sunday my faith calls for us to quiet ourselves, decreases the distractions, and wait in silent yet joyful expectation. With the snow the sounds of a city are muted so I was able to walk in silence and dig deep this morning to burry into my soul and start that process of clearing space. It was a good reminder for me to ensure at Christmas my heart is the cave and not the overcrowded inn. Have a great Friday gentlemen.