Every year at this time, I offer up my best advice for a back-to-school wardrobe that is lean, economical, durable, versatile, and timeless. There are rarely any surprises: polo shirts, oxford cloth button downs, khakis, chinos, or corduroys, deck shoes and LL Bean boots, wool crew neck sweaters, and the inevitable blue blazer. Nothing with … More The Annual Old Money Back To School Wardrobe List
Years ago on this blog, I warned of the dangers of social media. Now, one by one, governments, school districts, and concerned parents are restricting the use of mobile phones and access to social media for children under the age of 16. Entire countries have banned the use of mobile phones in classrooms. Lovely. Wonderful. … More The Moat Around Your Mind
Every couple of weeks, I receive an email from an American who’s considering moving abroad. They want to know about my experiences. They want to know what I was thinking. They want to know the costs. They want to know the trade-offs. They want, in short, to know if they should leave the US, too. … More Should I Stay or Should I Go?
It’s been eventful here recently, hence the extended absence from the blog. On the professional front, I’ve been digging into revisions on the novel (an Italian renaissance trilogy) for the past couple of months. The manuscript is finally in a presentable condition, even though involved parties (agents, editors, and publishers) will certainly have their comments … More Update From Paris