An unlikely resident of a Finnish mental institution often sat by himself in the hospital’s commissary.  He wore thick coke-bottle … Continue reading Where Eagles Dare

When a gentleman becomes enamored of a sport or pastime, he begins to find ways to work it into every … Continue reading The Fly Fisherman Who Always Was

Gail When my brother Brian was about ten years old he jumped on his bicycle and took off down the … Continue reading Fond Memories of My Parents

The Victorian era was one of supreme gentility. Manners and civility were the order of the day, and the essential … Continue reading On Women and Children First

It is important for a modern gentleman to establish at least one exemplar in his life, someone to whom he … Continue reading The Importance of an Exemplar

In recent years, our communities have become cultures that are defined by pessimism and fear rather than the curiosity and … Continue reading Gentlemanly Inspiration

Grand Touring ~It is difficult to imagine scaling a peak in such clothing. Part I There is nothing specifically English … Continue reading Victorian Explorers

I have spent some time now considering things that a gentleman might appreciate—articles of attire, pastimes, accoutrements, and philosophies.  However, … Continue reading Jack Williams and Frances Clalin-Clayton

A Short History of Skiing The fall leaves, still clinging to their branches, have only recently begun their change to … Continue reading On Skiing

It would seem that there is hardly a pastime so ubiquitous as cycling.  To whatever continent, country, or culture you … Continue reading The Legacy of Velocipedes