Boxing The Compass

"Coming around" on an issue is  can be the product of: 1. Careful skepticism with diligent observation 2. Intellectual ...

Vineyard Vines is generally overpriced for my tastes, as I prefer the strategy of waiting it out until clearance opportunities arise. Like...

Happy 2013.

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Sitting on the train this morning en route to a meeting, I saw this article.  Have we really devolved this much?  Are we so absorbed in ...

A client and I were enjoying sushi together the other day when this arrived at the meal's conclusion.  Said client pointed out ...

I sat and stewed about whether or not to write anything about Dave Brubeck for a day or two, and then decided to give it a try.  I...

Am I the only one NOT enamored by the Fair Isle sweater?  They're acceptable, but I can't seem to get my heart-rate u...

After a brief stop at a California vineyard, I was amazed by the photos around the place; mostly by how cliched they all were.  Apparently...

By the end of summer, the drink signal becomes sun-bleached, mildewed, tattered, and generally ratty.  I order a new set in the early sprin...

We packed into the Sail Loft (a favorite sailor's pub) and we were able to fill the boxes with eighty-eight coats, plus hats and s...