Edwardians (and I think of myself as a 21-Century Edwardian) never stop eating

From the time they rose, to even the times they awoke in the middle of the night, food was ready and available. It ran from hors d’oeuvres, soups ( cream and clear) salads, vegetables, meats-poultry, game, beef, pork, seafood, puddings, breads, savories ( ah! White Spanish Sardines on toast I die for) and fruits and of course wine to compliment each course. If this seems too much, then a week or two at the German watering spots like Baden-Baden would take the  'cure' for  any malady you might have from over-eating.

Oh! To have lived at the turn of the 19^th Century in London and yes, even France.

That was the time of the Golden Age of Gastronomy , not the lack luster, silly, pretentious  meals we are presented today.

For god’s sake, stop dressing like a child…

Its not only in American, but worldwide, the triumph of global grunge – from the cafes of Europe to Beverly Hills and even staid Boston, everywhere in fact, the slovenly look is indeed in. It’s not only in, but it is the new chic look for those who dress for success.

From cargo shorts to tank tops to flip[-flops, people have forgotten how to dress – they turn up everywhere as though they’d just walked in from a tailgating party.

What the hell is going on in the world with men? Not only that, men no longer know how to behave; but what can I say, if you dress like a child (Do you hear me Silicon Valley and Mr. Zuckerberg), chances are you’re going to act like one.

Oh, OH! How I miss the days of high-end restaurants, when they had loaner ties and blazers for forgetful men and you could be turned away from a club for a slack outfit.  Style, low budget and comfort are not mutually exclusive, so keep that in mind if you’re older than 12. And yes, get a shave and comb your hair, it's then and only then that I’ll talk to you.