Fall Retreat Style. . .

Midday today (Friday), my department had it's fall retreat during which lunch was provided. By all accounts,. it was very nice couple of hours to talk shop during an otherwise dreary, wet day.

Now, I am well aware that there are departments and programs on campus that are toxic at best given the personalities, competition, and pettiness that seems to hold sway. My situation, by contrast, is collegial, collaborative, and friendly. How lucky I am.

Attire-wise, more of the usual suspects, including an Aquascutum tweed jacket and J. Press necktie. But worry not! The pocket square was more contained in my pocket, when I was on campus. The selfie was taken at home after I removed my orange SWIMS overshoes, hat, and trench coat, which shifted things around a bit.

Ah, well. It' s Friday evening, and the Grand Duchess and I will enjoy our usual bottle of wine by the fireside shortly. No sense in worrying too much about an errant pocket square!

-- Heinz-Ulrich

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