Recent conversation with an OMG about another. No friendship was going to happen, and the reason was stated with typical Old Money candor: “So you met him?” “I did.” “What did you think?” “I don’t get the impression he does anything.” “I think he’s just clipping coupons right now.” “Yeah, and I don’t like that. … More An Old Money Conversation
An acquaintance from Boston was visiting Paris last week. We had lunch at a crowded cafe, ironically populated with a number of Americans, and got to know each other better. He’d read The Old Money Book and The Old Money Guide To Marriage and shared his thoughts about the two. We discussed traditional values and the … More The Random Routine
Hello, Byron. I read your post on school uniforms. I want to contribute my thoughts on the subject, as I think it’s an important issue in the country right now. I’ll be vague with my recollections because it would be easy for somebody to put a couple of details together and know where I went … More Old Money: In Their Own Words
Circa 1967. Still good in 2017. For layers of protection against the trends of change. BGT
The true misery is to be weak. Milton
I wanted to let you know that I’ve just published a new book, How To Be Happy – A Practical Guide To The Most Essential & Overrated Pursuit of Your Life. It’s available as an ebook right now on Amazon. Contrary to many ‘positive thinking’ and ‘you can do anything’ tomes that populate the bookstore … More How To Be Happy
It was disco. It was synthetic fabrics. Lapels were wide. Hair was big. Even Old Money went absolutely crazy. Well, maybe not. BGT
In the digital age, privacy is a priority. We have legitimate concerns about our privacy online, the security and privacy of our financial records and accounts, and how much Big Brother knows about us. There are precautions we can take on these issues, and most of us try to be diligent. A privacy safeguard that … More Old Money Value: Privacy