Had a wonderfully long day yesterday. My wife prepared a fantastic meal with Mediterranean spiced lamb, glazed Ham, scalloped potatoes from scratch, her mom’s tabouili, her father’s strudel recipe - along with some great deserts and salads brought by family members. But the most savory part was having family whom I love dearly around the table . I got to teach my nephew and my wife’s cousin to fly fish as well. Clothing-wise this is very typical around here. Clearly I am the odd guy out. But I have learned to be comfortable in wearing what I feel comfortable wearing. I don’t look down on anyone else who dresses down, But more importantly I have learned not to look down at myself for wearing what I feel is appropriate. If this were a pool party- yes I would not be appropriately attired. An Easter party as host at my own house? That is another thing altogether.

I am standing in my freshly mowed yard wearing a green floral patterned polo, green dungarees, black ankle boots and a brown linen flat cap

On Pam Sunday some of the younger folk suggested I wear evening wear this evening so I did. Dark purple dinner jacket, tuxedo trousers, purple waist coar, John Bull top hat and cap toed oxfords.

Nice little trip to the Motor Vehicle Depart today…went leveled-up casual, courtesy of Mark Roz’s OOTD yesterday

Haven't posted in a while. But life is good. I recently aquired two bowties, and after much more practice than I feel comfortable admitting, learned how to tie them. This evening, I utilized my new skill, and wore one to church. I think my dog approved. She thinks the world of me, regardless. Stetson Temple fedora, Caribou grey Hickey Freeman boardroom collection blue blazer Elite Serica white dress shirt; red cufflinks Cremieux silk purple bowtie; cotton white/burg ps Wrangler tan dress jeans Argyle dress socks Allen Edmonds penny loafers Monterey Watch Co "Kitty Hawk" mechanical watch Mission Fragrances Honor (fragrance)