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My Favorite Christmas Decoration to Take Down
This story originally appeared on the Gents Cafe Newsletter. You can subscribe here. Generally speaking, I dread the…
In Wine We Trust
This story originally appeared on the Gents Cafe Newsletter. You can subscribe here. I have, like many, been…
Making Everyday a Special Occasion
In this economy, personal investments come at some extra cost: the care we diligently owe to worthy items, a cashmere jumper, a silvered candelabra, a bespoke shirt, some made-to-order shoes, or whatever else it might be. “Let’s save it for a special occasion”, so we say. The expression is a familiar one, one we use a lot of the time. And, to be honest, I think it’s wrong.
Coffee With the Traitors’ Club
It was just another weekend for them, but as laughter rippled down the tables, a lump swelled in my throat. I forced a smile and circled my coffee cup with a finger, lost in thoughts of when I had last shared such a moment with friends. I thought back to the Saturday night pre-drinks. The summer BBQs that burnt holes in the night sky. The long walks home to the ferocious tune of Jeff Beck. All then as vivid as the haze of smoke above me.
Notes On Mental Health
Being strong means being able to give voice to our thoughts, release our feelings, face life's constant noise, and open up, especially to those close to us.
And to be free is to navigate this world with a clear sense of self, embracing your unique essence and cutting through the distractions.
