I graduated from law school wanting to help people. I started practicing in a rough neighborhood, representing people who otherwise couldn’t afford a decent attorney. I ate at the local cafe and engaged people socially and tried to become part of the community. It wasn’t working. I’d been raised in New Haven. I was young … More Old Money: In Their Own Words
Look for the light, and move toward it. (Photo credit: Weatherford Bradley.) BGT
Find strength in patience. Comfort in faith. Protection in calm. (Photo credit: Weatherford Bradley.) BGT
I hope everyone is well during this challenging and supremely surreal time. As many of us are house-bound, I thought it might be an idea to offer up some of my favorite films. This list might be helpful as we pass the time reading, exercising, cleaning out closets, and scouring streaming services and cable channels … More For Your Consideration…
Be strong. The sun will rise again. (Photo credit: Weatherford Bradley.) BGT
Fashion stops to proclaim, ‘I have arrived!’. And others hurry to follow. Style keeps walking, as if to say, ‘I’m on my way.’ And leads. BGT
Sharing a drink with a close friend recently, I was touched by a simple but inspiring toast. The hypothetical situation had been proposed that, at some point in time in the future, my wife and I might decide to become French citizens and reside in Paris permanently. While I continue to ‘identify’ strongly as an … More An Inspirational Toast