We're officially in the dog days of summer. I've been on the hunt for a pair of linen blend pants for work. Finding ones that work for the beach is easy; Finding ones I could wear to work has been more difficult. But last week I saw (thanks to dappered.com) that Banana Republic had some and they were on sale for $48 (normally $120). I decided to roll the dice and order them. They're getting their inaugural wearing today. The heat index is currently 104 (F), so a good day to try them out. First off, I was surprised by how incredibly light they are compared to regular chinos. A huge difference right off the bat. They're 55 percent linen and 45 percent cotton. I just went out for a quick walk and they made a huge difference. I didn't come back feeling like my bottom half was an oven. Plus, I don't see any real difference, wrinkle wise, between these and regular chinos. I'm declaring them a huge win and will be looking to get more colors to mix into my summer rotation. BTW, taking pants selfies is not easy.

I thought I would share this today with all of you today. With my understanding this taking in ww2.

Most men think they know why they look bad in a blazer. They blame the wrong size. The wrong brand. Or they tell themselves they're just "not a blazer guy." The real reasons? Hiding in the details and almost nobody talks about them.

Today is a Wednesday in the office, followed by a trip into the city this afternoon for a business meeting and a seminar with my son. It is also a warm August day, but I still chose to dress this way very intentionally. For me, getting dressed well is never just about clothes. It is about setting a standard for myself and then doing my best to live up to it. A dark suit, light blue shirt, tie, black shoes, and of course a hat to finish things off. Every piece was chosen on purpose because I believe how I present myself affects how I carry myself. The truth is, if I don’t take myself seriously, how can I expect others to? That doesn’t mean being stiff or self-important. It simply means respecting the moment, respecting the people I’m meeting with, and respecting myself enough to show up prepared in every sense of the word. That is part of intentionality for me. And it is also part of optimism. I get dressed this way because I believe the day matters. I believe the meeting matters. I believe the opportunity to keep learning matters. And I believe how we show up in life matters. What makes today even more meaningful is that I’ll be spending part of it with my son. One of the things I have always believed is that more is caught than taught. He has seen this his whole life — that taking care with how I dress, how I conduct myself, and how I approach my responsibilities is simply part of who I am. And now, seeing him naturally carry himself in a similar way is a reminder that example is a powerful teacher. That encourages me. Because in the end, being intentional is not about perfection. It is about consistency. It is about standards. And it is about showing up — day after day — as the man I want to be. Wishing you all a Wonderful Wednesday!!

I made some progress on getting things going with my business. I have nothing priced yet. I would like to share with you some of the fabrics that was sent to me but not all of them. I hope you enjoy seeing some of the fabrics.