Dear Son, Happy 18th birthday, son! I know you thought this day would never come. While it seemed like an eternity, it went by in a flash. I remember your birth as if it were happening this morning (around 11 a.m. if I'm not mistaken). Tim McGraw's "Something Like That," was playing on the radio [...]
The go-to fashion combination for Southern men is undoubtedly the navy blazer worn with khaki slacks. I often refer to it as the "Southern Man's Uniform." You can dress it up or down and worn properly, is timeless, classic and sophisticated. Here are some simple rules to follow and ideas that make this combination both [...]
It's difficult to choose my favorite southern city but when food is the focus, it's hard to beat Charleston, South Carolina. Throw in city's historic significance, architecture, gorgeous waterfront, and Charleston is a must-visit destination. This weekend is the 2018 Charleston Wine + Food Festival that showcases the South's best chefs and wine. Charleston [...]
Few things taste better than a flavorful, hot bowl of chili on a cold or rainy day. Southerners don't handle cold weather, ice or snow particularly well and I've about had enough of this Seattle/London weather for a while. In preparation for the sunny spring days ahead, and to lift my spirits, I noticed today [...]
A few years ago I discovered the hit television series, The Blacklist. I make it a point not to watch network television so it’s not unusual for me to be behind the curve on popular shows. But the minute I saw Raymond “Red” Reddington and his incredible sense of style in the pilot episode I [...]
