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Jacaranda Season, originally uploaded by Atwater Village Newbie.

Some more musings on corporate men’s fashion… Wearing all-black does not really make you stylish. If you are over 30, it makes you weird. If you are over 30, resist the urge to shop and H&M or Zara. Those clothes don’t fit you anymore. You can find lower-cost adult clothes at places like Lands End. [...]

I am a big Thanksgiving fan.  It’s a holiday with the sole purpose of getting together, eating, drinking, and being merry.  There’s no religious overtones, no consumerism-tainted gift-guilting, and it’s a one-day thing – no endless parties and social events around it.  Plus, it’s a 4-day weekend just when you think you’re about to go [...]

There comes a time in a man’s life when he needs to wear a suit. It might be a job interview, business affair, wedding, funeral, or a fancy night out with that special someone. Despite current trends towards ‘Dressy Casual’ jean & t-shirt combos and designer track suits, the venerable men’s suit is still the [...]

Sassy’s ten-year plan Years 1-9 : toil Year 10 : toil more

My Backyard, originally uploaded by Sassberto. This photo is a couple of months old. It’s amazing how much more stuff has grown since then.

These days Uncle Sassy works in a big corporate office with lots and lots of people. After years on the job I’ve finally figured out the difference between the guys who are “on the track” vs. the “guy in IT” – it’s their clothes. If you want to play with the big boys, you gotta [...]

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Brisbane AU, originally uploaded by Sassberto. Check out all the Australia Pics!

WAYNE: Tell me, what do you do when you’re out of work Ya gotta sit in the lawn What do you do when you’re out of work You got a big butt to sit on That’s what ya gotta do Grab a brush and an weasel Or else if you’re old and retired Better grab [...]

Badminton in the Backyard, originally uploaded by Sassberto.