Monday, March 5, 2012

The Dandy Portraits: The Lives of Exquisite Gentlemen Today by Rose Callahan: The Dandy Portraits debuts short film about Sean C...

The Dandy Portraits: The Lives of Exquisite Gentlemen Today by Rose Callahan: The Dandy Portraits debuts short film about Sean C...: Remember Sean Crowley ? The not easily forgotten tie maven and exquisite Anglophile living in Brooklyn has inspired a short film as part ...

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Back Again

I've been taking some time off from school among other things therefore I haven't been posting much. Because of all this relaxing I've gained some weight and none of my clothes fit anymore. When I went shopping the other day I noticed that the heyday of three button jackets has gone and been usurped by the less smart looking two button. Now I will buy a two button if I love the jacket but I just prefer the pre-war style of the three. Looks like I'm going on a diet. Wish me luck!
Jerry

Friday, October 28, 2011

The Versatile Walking Stick





















Well. here I am once again on a cool fall day and I've got some wonderful treats for you. I've began my business making and creating walking sticks and my Etsy store already has three different sticks to offer and many more to come. If you've had you're eye out for a walking stick but want something unique and handmade my store is the place to look. Also, I take custom orders. If I have the ability to make it and you have an idea, contact me and we can talk. Thank you and happy shopping.









P.S. The store address is www.etsy.com/shop/jerryswindlejr


















Monday, September 19, 2011

I'm Alive I Swear

Sorry guys it's been so long since I've posted but school has had most of my attention. I have also been involved in the early days of starting a new business. I'm planning to start selling my own line of walking sticks. I'm still in the early stages and only have three sticks designed. When I have decided on the final designs I'll post them here. You never know I may post a few previews in the next post.

Monday, July 11, 2011

Way Too Cool To Shave?



I know my subject is far from news to most people who don't live under a rock , but yesterday it came to a head. While watching the news coverage of Prince William and his new bride's honeymoon tour , I saw a brief clip of him shaking hands with English superstar David Beckham. I noticed right away that Beckham was unshaven and I don't mean five o'clock shadow, he was rockin' the three plus days at least. Since when does a man destined for a knighthood neglect shaving when he knows he's about to meet the future king of England? You can argue the future knighthood angle if you like, but you have to agree that David Beckham is a well known English citizen and I'm sure your garden variety London chemist would bust his ass to look as good as possible when he was scheduled to meet a member of the royal family. Does Beckham think he's so cool and close to the prince that he does'nt need to show him the respect he deserves? Why did he bother to wear a suit? My humble opinion is that this sloppy looking "too cool to comb my hair or shave my face" attitude that is so prevalent these days has reached it's zenith. Believe it or not, I put it above the 'tennis shoes with a tuxedo' thing and I despise that.



Yes, if you see me around the house, I probably will be unshaven, but if I leave my neighborhood, I shave. If I were told that I was going to meet Barack Obama, I would wear the best suit of clothes I own and I would certainly brush my hair and shave my face. And I hate the man. However, I do have respect for the position and I have the desire that every man should have, to be respected by others. That generally won't happen if I look like a homeless guy. Some will say that I'm stuck in the past and have no right to critisize a celebrity, that I'm an unhip loser. That may be true but the men I respect and have looked up to my entire life would have taken the effort to put their best selves forward and that's good enough for me.