Members of the Tribe – Part 7

An iconic preppy photo from the 1980s. We’ve all seen it. My questions are: who are these people? Were they a couple at the time of the photo? Are they still a couple? If you know, contact me and, if you live in the continental US, I’ll forward a free personalized and autographed copy of … More Members of the Tribe – Part 7

Somebody Needs A Copy of The Old Money Book

Josh Smith Discusses His Upcoming Struggle To Survive On $6.9 Million #PrayForJoshSmith Justin Block Sports Editorial Fellow, The Huffington Post Posted: 07/24/2015 | Edited: 1 hour ago Somehow, some way, Josh Smith and his family will have to figure out how to survive on just $6.9 million during the upcoming NBA season. During a Los … More Somebody Needs A Copy of The Old Money Book

Five Reasons I Don’t Have Cable TV

Sometimes, I hear audible gasps when I tell people that I don’t have a cable television subscription. You would think I told them I went without bathing or hosted dogfights in my garage. But I’ve lived a rich, full, and informed life without ever watching CNN, HBO, Showtime, or The Cooking Channel. I know, it’s … More Five Reasons I Don’t Have Cable TV

Top Ten Reasons You Should Dress Like Old Money

I constantly encourage people, in conversation and on this blog, to adopt the Old Money style of dressing. Why? First, it’s an easy, affordable step to take on the road to becoming an OMG (Old Money Gal or Old Money Guy.) Second, it begins to create distance between you and the retail advertising merry-go-round that … More Top Ten Reasons You Should Dress Like Old Money

The Danger of Painting with a Broad Brush

I was visiting with a friend the other day, enjoying a light lunch. A young woman entered the cafe and recognized my companion. As we were almost finished, she sat down and joined us. She was an educated and articulate young lady, passionate about politics and well-informed. The conversation swung to current events. The young … More The Danger of Painting with a Broad Brush