The tragic revelations surrounding those involved with and victimized by Jeffrey Epstein continue to shock and surprise even the most callous of us. Politicians, celebrities, billionaires–those who are so often considered ‘the smartest people in the room’ were stupid enough to spend time with this known predator and participate in his abuse of underaged girls. … More The Old Money Guy and The Predator
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
Ho ho ho. It’s that time of year again. You’ve just now realized that you need to find a gift for that hard-to-buy-for, hard-to-surprise, hard-to-inspire friend, family member, or colleague. Clothing can be too personal. Wine or spirits, too cliche. Gift cards, too easy. And, let’s be honest, so many material things we give and … More The Ultimate Christmas Gift
The other day, I heard one of my friends whisper to a mutual acquaintance, “I’m not surprised, of course. You know Byron lives in his own little world.” The comment was preceded by the sympathetic shaking of heads, the subtle rolling of eyes, and some reference to something I’d said, done, knew nothing about, or … More Coloring Books for Children…and Adults?
Excerpts from an email, from an acquaintance, a couple of weeks ago… “I had success young, which was not completely a good thing. I tended to confuse ‘right place/right time’ with expertise, and took my licks accordingly. “After a setback, I managed to dig my way out and become financially independent. I had just turned … More A Change At 40
I’ve reposted a couple of articles from Tatler, the iconic British magazine that chronicles all things royal, aristocratic, old money, as well as the newly minted and just plain famous. If you want to follow lords, ladies, dukes, and duchesses and keep current on who’s currently dating, marrying, giving birth, divorcing, or dying, Tatler is … More Fulfillment After Success
We all have people in our lives who have the admirable and sometimes irritable ability to dissect, analyze, compliment, and condemn with uncanny accuracy. Some are close friends or colleagues. Some are strangers to us and remain at a distance in the public sphere. Critics of art, literature, or film, fashion editors and media publishers, … More The Role of the Snob
David, our steadfast foreign correspondent, recently brought this article to my attention. While I follow a vegetarian diet (vegan if it weren’t for croissants and pastries), I believe the suggestions presented below have merit. Enjoy, and thank you, David. No snacking and plain food: Why an upper-class diet is better for your health Do you … More The Upper Class Diet
In this digital age, it’s understandable that we feel overwhelmed by innovation and invention. We hardly become accustomed to one version of an iPhone when another version is released and relentlessly promoted. Software updates ding on our screens with annoying regularity. In a way, however, the constant infatuation with novelty is really nothing that new. … More The Role of Tradition
One of the most exhausting and sometimes confusing situations we can find ourselves in is when we have mixed emotions or conflicting agendas in our lives. We want to do one thing, but we find ourselves being obligated to do another. Or old habits prove too hard to break, and we sabotage our own plans … More The Importance of Alignment