August 2011
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The Original Pilot Glasses
As I mentioned in an earlier article, great leaps in eye safety, by that I mean the creation of eye safety, in the form of goggles and glasses were made during the industrial revolution. With the advent of so much new technology and the capability of traveling at much higher speeds then ever before people started to notice the need for shielding to protect their eyes from, at the very least,...
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A Sewing Kit fit for a Man
Now, I have gotten into a couple of debates with friends of mine over this one but, I still think its true. I am a capable seamster and have my own reasons for it but, I think that a basic knowledge of sewing technique and a kit to back it up should be on the list of ‘must haves’ for any man or women. There are plenty of premade, stylish sewing kits out there for purchase (this is...
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Oprah Interviews a Legend
For those of you who don’t already know, this year marks the final season of the Oprah Show. So, she is of course going out in grand style getting the biggest, and rarest interviews to fill her 25th season on the air. Fellow blogger Mister Crew found a video of Oprah’s entire interview with the generally reclusive Ralph Lauren and his family at their ranch outside Telluride Colorado,...
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VANS! a west coast classic
For all of you who know me, you already know this one is near and dear to me. I have grown up in and with VANS for most of my life. At one point people knew me by my shoes. I have owned many a pair and worn all of them until they have literally fallen off my feet only to go buy another pair. So, bringing a bit of knowledge about this great company is especially fun for me.
a pair of my old...
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The Polo Shirt: pique vs. jersey
As many people probably know by now the Polo Shirt doesn’t actually originate in the polo fields but on the clay of French tennis courts. The first 50 years of professional tennis was played in button-down oxford shirts and flannel trousers with cable knit v-neck sweaters all in white, similar to cricket attire, and a tie to top it all off, while women wore ankle length white skirts and...
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SORRY...
Hello,
My seven readers. Sorry for the absence, my internet was shut off while I was in Hong Kong so, I have been scrambling to get everything running again. Im actually writing this from work.
Fear not. I will return shortly…
and if there is anything you think I should be writing about or any ideas you might have I welcome all comments over on the side bar.
