It has been brutally hot here the last few days. It drops to the mid 90s today, so that's a good thing? By Thursday, it should be 81 for the high. The workload continues to be as daunting as the heat, but that's not a bad thing. A strong end to the year is typical and this year will be no exception. I'm dressing flexibly with a cooler outfit (cotton shirt, linen vest, linen blend slacks) but have a jacket at the ready for any unexpected client calls. - Shirt — DS-045 (Charles Tyrwhitt): A pale-blue, white, and navy Glen-check cotton-twill shirt with a semi-spread collar and French cuffs. Its light-to-medium weight provides structure while remaining suitable for today’s heat. - - Undershirt — US-002 (Ralph Lauren Polo): A white cotton crew-neck undershirt in XL with a comfortable regular-to-roomy fit. Its mid-bicep sleeves and low show-through risk keep it discreet beneath the shirt. - - Trousers — SL-026 (Suitsupply): Mid-blue summer-weight trousers woven in Italy from wool, silk, and linen. The high rise, straight leg, side adjusters, and 1.25-inch cuffs create an elegant warm-weather foundation. - - Vest — VWC-003 (Perry Ellis): A natural-linen, single-breasted vest with subtle herringbone texture and cream-colored buttons. It adds tailored structure without the heat and weight of a jacket. - - Tie — NT-054 (Charles Tyrwhitt): A rust-orange silk tie with a small dark-rust birdseye pattern and restrained low sheen. Its warm color bridges the natural linen vest, brown accessories, and blue shirt beautifully. - - Suspenders — SB-005 (JJ Suspenders): Cocoa-brown silk button suspenders with cream accents, dark-brown leather ends, and gold hardware. The Y-back construction supports the high-rise trousers while reinforcing the outfit’s autumnal palette. - - Footwear — DSh-016 (R.M. Williams): Tan-cognac full-grain leather penny loafers with a burnished patina and rounded-almond toes. Their relaxed business-casual character suits a hot internal-VC day while coordinating with the brown suspenders. - - Socks — DSo-073 (Fort Belvedere): Mid-brown over-the-calf cotton socks with bright-blue shadow stripes and a forest-green upper band. The subtle blue detail echoes the shirt and trousers while the brown ground connects to the shoes and suspenders. - - Cufflinks — CL-024 (Unnamed): High-shine silver square cufflinks topped with offset white pearls. Their cool metal and restrained contrast give the French cuffs a classic, polished finish. - - Pocket Square — PS-021 (The Dark Knot): A cream silk square with multicolored paisley and floral motifs framed by a rust border. Worn in a puff fold, it repeats the tie’s rust tone while adding controlled visual texture to the vest. - - Tie Bar — TA-011 (Sonia Jewels): A polished two-inch slide-on tie bar crafted from 925 sterling silver. It coordinates with the cufflinks and keeps the tie controlled during video calls. - - Pen — P-001 (Montblanc): The Montblanc 146 LeGrand fountain pen in black resin with platinum trim. It is a substantial, leadership-appropriate writing instrument that complements the outfit’s silver accessories. - - Ring — R-001 (Ellie’s Jewelry): A platinum wedding ring accented with diamonds. Its cool, understated finish aligns naturally with the silver tie bar and cufflinks. - - Watch — W-011 (Invicta): A Caribbean-exclusive Ocean Voyage automatic diver with a turquoise sunburst dial and gold-tone stainless-steel bracelet. The vivid dial energizes the blue palette, while its warm gold details connect with the suspender hardware. - - Business Card Case — BCC-002 (Fort Belvedere): A structured German-made bifold case in brown bison leather with tan accents and a silver clasp. Its rich grain and developing patina reinforce the outfit’s warm leather elements. - - Wallet — WL-002 (Fort Belvedere): A mahogany and petrol-blue bifold made from Italian-tanned full-grain bull hide. Petrol-blue stitching and a forest-green moiré lining add discreet color continuity with the clothing. - - Fragrance — FR-027 (Acqua di Parma): Colonia Essenza is a crisp citrus-woody aromatic built around bergamot, neroli, rosemary, vetiver, and white musk. Clean, refined, and office-appropriate, it is especially well suited to warm-weather tailoring. - - Eyewear — EW-005 (Persol): Italian Persol sunglasses with polished Havana acetate frames and dark-green crystal lenses. Their classic square profile complements the warm brown accessories while providing full UVA/UVB protection.

Really starting to feel like fall out here. 3/2 roll viscose blend brown blazer CT tattersall shirt Harold Powell tie Peter Millar navy cords Cole Haan oxfords (Thrifted; worn out laces replaced with new sage green colored ones) Momma had a birthday last week and she is wearing a new dress I surprised her with.

Casino gig today dealing craps. It's been awhile. Pictures taken after event was over. Boots we need attention.

Black Fresh Clean Threads Henley shirt over Vertx blue jeans. Had it a while but used to wash the truck today.

Our day in Hiroshima began under a heavy, overcast sky. The gray clouds seemed to settle over the city, lending a solemn, hushed weight to the atmosphere as we made our way toward the Peace Memorial Park. It felt almost fitting as a muted backdrop for a place that holds so much heavy, complex history. Walking through the park, the sheer scale of the space commands a kind of reverent silence. We spent a long time at the Children’s Peace Monument. Seeing the thousands of colorful paper cranes offered by people from all over the world was deeply moving. A vibrant, fragile contrast to the somber nature of the site. It is a profound testament to the resilience of hope in the face of absolute devastation. Nearby, we stood before the Atomic Bomb Dome. Seeing it in person is a different experience entirely. It remains in its skeletal, ruined state, a visceral reminder of that singular moment that changed the course of history. Looking at it, I was struck by a strange, conflicting sense of awe and quiet reflection. The structure stands as a stark, physical anchor for the past, the forces you to engage with the reality of what occurred here. As the day progressed, the clouds finally broke. By the afternoon, the sun had fully emerged, casting a warm, bright light over the park and the surrounding city. It was a beautiful, peaceful day, which made the contrast even more striking. It’s sobering to think about how, if not for these specific, preserved monuments, the landscape would look like any other modern, bustling city. The streets, the trees, and the buildings have all been rebuilt, masking the scars beneath. Without the park and the museum, you might walk through these streets and never know the weight of the history buried beneath the pavement. Visiting Hiroshima doesn't just teach you about the past; it reminds you how easily we move forward, and why, sometimes, we must intentionally stop to remember.