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Christmas Week Cafe Style. . .

 


Up and at 'em early yesterday (Friday) morning to shuttle the Young Master to a doctor's appointment, so a perfect excuse to shower, shave, and dress like a reasonably civilized person once again.  Even when the appointment is not your own, it's best to avoid showing up in a windbreaker with white socks peeking out from between pants and shoes.  As I have, no doubt, mentioned here many times before, professionals and service people alike tend to react and speak differently to you when you are well-dressed.  

Anyway, I liked the combination of items pictured so much that I kept everything on once home again and engaged with my own leisurely pursuits.  Some hours later, the Grand Duchess suggested we run a few errands together, dangling an invitation to one of our favorite local cafes before me.  How could I refuse?  

Conveniently enough, we also dropped by my tailor where I took a wonderful new pair of J. Press corduroys for hemming.  These were Christmas gift from the Grand Duchess, and they should be ready for pick-up by Tuesday afternoon next week.  Just in time for New Year's Day.

-- Heinz-Ulrich




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