As 2026 gets underway, I’ve decided to offer a curriculum of sorts (hence the name) for our Members of the Tribe, old and new. In each lesson, I’ll be presenting a specific Old Money concept or a collection of related fundamentals. Some of the information will be a refresher course for those of you who’ve … More Old Money University – Lesson One: Introduction, Definition, & Origins
A recent vacation once again found me riding the metro, strolling through international airports, hailing taxis, and loitering with intent in hotel lobbies. And, once again, I feel compelled to offer a few gentle reminders to everyone who might be traveling between now and the end of the year. If you’re traveling by car, motor … More Don’t Bring Me Down
One of the members of our tribe, JT, asked about the all-black wardrobe after my post on Old Money and Inflation. Even though I’ve discussed the all-black or mostly black wardrobe in previous posts (living in Paris, it was inevitable), I thought that the question warranted another post. My thinking is this: if you can … More Black in the Closet
Greetings. Happy New Year. I hope everyone’s holidays were joyful and safe. If the past two months are any indication, 2025 should prove to be an eventful year. We have a Republican president, a Republican majority Congress, and a Republican majority Senate. If the party’s campaign promises hold, the United States will see reduced immigration, … More Old Money and Inflation
In addition to being stunningly beautiful tokens of love, diamonds have enjoyed an enduring reputation as being a highly portable, highly liquid, and highly desirable asset. While not as predictable as gold or real estate as a hedge against inflation or as a safe haven for wealth, they nevertheless gave a sense of security to … More Diamonds Are Not Forever
I am constantly considering strategies and techniques that will help me be more productive. These run the gamut from simple prioritizing (first things first) to more involved, philosophical approaches like defining and refining my purpose in life. Recently, a friend related an interesting approach which I’d heard previously expounded upon by Isaac Tigrett, co-founder of … More Thought, Word, and Deed
Greetings. My apologies for the long delay in posting. Personal business took up all the oxygen in the room for a few weeks, but I’m now back in the digital saddle. Peter, one of our members and a resident of Stockholm, recently commented about the local upper class and their “less than Old Money” habits. … More Stockholm Syndrome
We recently received the comment below from one of our readers. I thought it was very interesting and very relevant. Here it is, and I’ve added some thoughts below. I happened on your site while doing some personal research on old money style and its contemporary applications, like the trendy of the concept of sprezzatura, … More The Application Process
Where stories for screenplays, ideas for books, or lyrics for songs come from is a mystery. Like asking a butterfly to land on your shoulder, creativity is not something that can be ordered like room service. What the world calls genius–the original, unfiltered, simple yet awesome light that shines so undeniably in rare works–comes when … More A Source of Inspiration: Oscar Wilde
The wonderful and sometimes irritating thing about travel and learning is that, on occasion, it requires you to rethink your position on certain things. While we have to hold fast to certain values and ideals, we should allow ourselves some flexibility as we consider other, perhaps less important, issues and choices. One such item that … More Jaeger-LeCoultre – A Wristwatch to Consider