I had a phone conversation last week with a friend in Virginia. I was particularly irritated by some delays in getting the new book published. After grumbling and growling for a few minutes, I apologized and steered things back to happier topics. Toward the end of the call, my friend ventured a toe into the … More A Formula for Calm
Every so often, I’ll meet someone and the conversation drifts to what I do for a living. When I explain The Old Money Book and what it’s about, The Question arises in one form or another: “So what can I do to be more like Old Money?” In response, I generally run through the Greatest … More Old Money, Pet Peeves
It may be like spitting on a forest fire this holiday season to avoid the consumer/gift/holiday shopping traps that marketing and social expectations heap on us. All I can say about this is to be aware of the persuasive impact of advertising, be reasonable in your gift purchases, and make sure to buttress the consumerism … More Your Christmas Gift This Year
Hi Byron, Enjoyed talking with you last week about young people and free time. I’ll share my thoughts. I don’t know if they’re relevant or helpful, but do with them as you wish. I enjoyed a comfortable and predictable childhood in Maryland. My parents didn’t have any emotional problems, didn’t beat me, and pretty much … More Mind The Gap
Continuing our recognition of great women in history, please enjoy this post on Ada Byron King, Countess of Lovelace… Ada Byron King, Countess of Lovelace, was born today, December 10, in 1815. Her determined mother spearheaded Ada’s rigorous education, which focused on music, mathematics, and science. The learning stuck, and paid off. In 1833, … More Exemplars – Ada Byron King
For personal reasons, I was unable to post in a more timely manner on the passing of one of our most respected Old Money political leaders. We’ve profiled the late president George Herbert Walker Bush on this blog before. As many have commented in the media, his passing (combined with the passing of John McCain) … More A Word About George H.W. Bush
Once upon a time, in a city far, far away, there lived an Old Money Gal in a house by the bay. She lived quite alone—except for her books and a cat— but she was working and well and quite alright with just that. A dashing young man saw her at the market one … More An Old Money Gal Fairy Tale
Same location in Paris, near the Ralph Lauren boutique and the legendary Lipp’s Brasserie in the 4th arrondissement. Instead of the vintage green Triumph, which I photographed and posted in September, I find this… Immaculately preserved. Illegally parked, as the writing on the pavement will attest: “livraison”, means ‘delivery’ in French. BGT