One of the joys of Paris is running across little treasures that escape the itineraries of most tourists, and even some Parisians. One such ‘hidden gem’ is the Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry school, located just off the Place Vendome in the well-heeled 1st arrondissement. Here, aspiring artisans come to learn their craft from the … More Hidden Gems
I recently found myself out of place, i.e., at an art exhibition. My default strategy: grab a plastic flute of the free champagne, find a neutral corner, decline the hors d’oeuvres, ignore the art, watch the people. I was soon joined by a kindred spirit. The Brit was clad in the standard issue ‘English country … More How To Fill A Hole
First, I need to apologize for not being as responsive as I’d like to be with recent blog comments. The workload has been heavy recently. While I do read all comments when they arrive in my inbox, I have not been able to reply to each one as is my practice. Comments made by longtime … More A Note About Blog Comments
I don’t talk about myself much, to others in conversation, or on this blog in writing. I’m happy to talk about Old Money values, or discuss culture, history, philosophy, or current events. I have a keen interest in style–I would not call it fashion–and a passion for public policy–which I would not call politics. As … More Motive and Opportunity
OMG and contributor “Mary Louise Case” (not her real name, for those of you who’ve inquired) has more on her mind. Enjoy! The luck of the draw An aspect of Old Money that people often cite with wonder is the ever-present luck which Old Money enjoys. From the outside looking in, it appears there is … More Old Money: In Their Own Words
I’ve written before about appropriate, tasteful, and reasonably priced wristwatches, singling out the stainless steel Rolex and the Cartier tank watch as perennial favorites of mine. Preowned models in good condition can be purchased from reputable dealers in the range of 2000 to 6000 dollars. Not inexpensive, but not ridiculous for a lifetime investment. As … More Your Wristwatch: Telling More Than Just The Time
When Genius strides out to take a bow, and the audience stands and cheers, Unseen behind the curtain, kneels Effort, trembling in sweat and tears. BGT
Continuing our recognition of outstanding women, today we spotlight Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. She’s one of the Exemplars I profile in Old Money, New Woman, the latest book in the Old Money series, written especially for women. A native of the Bronx and a graduate of Yale Law School, my guess is she’s sharp … More Exemplar: Sonia Sotomayor
“Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care.” Teddy Roosevelt
I was recently asked by Carmen Jacob, the Editor-in-Chief at UpJourney, to offer my take on ‘traditional American values’, the Core Values of Old Money that are detailed in The Old Money Book. I was delighted to offer an introduction for the uninitiated. You can find the article HERE. Enjoy! BGT