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A few years ago I coerced Mrs. Hacks into posting about her approach for packing for an international trip. Pat’s approach was to bring basics that could easily be mixed and matched, as well as accessorized. This is the essence of the capsule wardrobe; here’s a brief summary from Wikipedia (click on the preceding link [...]
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I love my two year old Merrell Milano shoes – they’re versatile enough to be suitable for business casual, traveling in Europe, and just knockin’ around in a pair of jeans. A few weeks ago, I noticed that their laces were quickly fraying and wearing out. When I checked the Merrell website, however, I couldn’t [...]
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Winter has returned to The Middle of Nowhere with a vengeance, and I find myself leaving home virtually every day wearing a fleece top, sweater, or sweatshirt. A couple of Orvis Pima Cotton Sweatshirts are seeing heavy rotation in my wardrobe as a result. Good looking, comfortable, and surprisingly warm, these shirts are warm and [...]
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The Highs: Really grips your foot; provides extra cushioning where needed; no more confusing your left from your right sock ;-) The Lows: Price unfazed by The Great Recession, potential Greece default, or anything else The Verdict: The best golf socks I’ve ever worn You may have never seen them before, but FootJoy launched its [...]
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Another “Friends & Family” promo – 25% Off (including luggage), free shipment on orders of $50 and higher: Lands’ End 25% Off Ends Tuesday, September 27th; online only. Note: I have no connection to Lands’ End
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The Highs: Great moisture-wicking & warmth; dries quickly The Lows: Polymer-esque; not inexpensive The Verdict: Very good base layer for a variety of activities Imagine for a moment those poor souls who hiked, skied, or climbed mountains 40 or 50 years ago. Their “base layers” were made of cotton or wool. Cotton absorbed moisture and [...]
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Everything (excluding shoes and some accessories) at JosBank.com is 50% Off through midnight PT on Monday October 11th. This includes Bank’s Traveler collection, my favorite for business wear, and of course, travel. Click on the ad in the right hand column or click here: Joseph A. Bank 50% OFF Sale.
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