Early Friday Morning Meeting Style. . .

A J . Press tweed jacket, perhaps my very best find ever. I don't think it had been worn more than once. If ever. Can you imagine finding this in a small Central Illinois city thrift store/charity shop? Me neither, but I did. Still can't quite believe it.

And the bottom half this morning, which included a pair of Allen Edmonds wingtip brogues. Just like the few other pairs of AE shoes that I now have in the rotation, these are extremely comfortable to wear and walk around in.

Friday meetings, early morning or late afternoon, are the absolute worst. At least today's gave me an excuse to put on some nice things for another seasonably chilly and breezy fall day in our small corner of the world. It's the kind of day that makes you feel good to be alive. Whatever small annoyances and irritations -- and here have been a few lately -- life might throw our way, our little family is extremely fortunate. Heck, I even found myself looking forward to the day early yesterday while shaving at the bathroom sink. Same thing today. So, I cannot complain too loudly or long about an occasional Friday meeting. Enjoy the weekend!

-- Heinz-Ulrich

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Mid-November Monday. . .

A few minutes between classes this morning, so I snapped pictures of today's attire and accessories. The first wearing this season of the Optimo 'Dearborn' fedora, and the tie is a vintage number from Orvis, a nod to my late father's fly-fishing and fly-tying hobbies. It's been two or three years since this particular necktie's last appearance, so high time to pull it out and knot it carefully around the ol' neck. Managed to nail it on the first attempt too. Could this be the start of a trend? -- Heinz-Ulrich

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Friday on Campus Style. . .

S omewhat atypically, I was on campus for several hours today helping with an interview that is part of a larger documentary project on which a colleague and I are working. Although I am behind the camera (I'm the audio guy in fact), what better reason does one need to dress presentably? Exactly. Everything worn, barring the recently purchased University of Wisconsin socks, a gift from the Grand Duchess, has been in the rotation for a while now. And, of course, there was the Panama hat, which I'll wear until we pass October 1st when the felt fedoras reappear. -- Heinz-Ulrich

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