Early September Saturday at Home Style. . .

A blissfully quiet September 2nd here, Cool, partly sunny, and breezy. Perfect late summer-early fall weather in my book. So, what better way to cultivate that relaxed long holiday weekend feel that with ultra comfortable, well-worn though still serviceable attire?

Hence a decade (or more) old pair of very faded Nantucket red shirts and a 25-year-old polo shirt given to me by my late mother. Amazingly, I had the foresight to mow the lawn late yesterday afternoon and during the early evening after dinner, so all there is to do today is sit around and, ahem, watch the grass grow.

-- Heinz-Ulrich

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