Did It My Way...

       

Frank Sinatra said it best, "For what is a man, what has he got? If not himself, then he has naught. To say the things he truly feels; and not the words of one who kneels. The record shows I took the blows- and did it my way!"

My Father used to always say, "No matter what, always keep your cool." He was a signed musician with a top ten hit on the Boston charts. He was also the headliner at the famous Copacabana in New York City during the days of gentlemen and gangsters. I have been told that I took on some of his personality and style. My Father always stressed the importance of how a man should represent himself.

I try to live by the standards: dress well, speak noble, and be better than you were yesterday!
Whether your actions are James Bond like or business chic, the heart of a man is meant to represent honor and leadership. On occasion I'll drive to my office listening to classical music. Does that make me a better person? Probably not, but I do believe there is a richness to it and I can appreciate the culture it represents. I also find myself drawn to certain types of films that showcase certain characters that I can relate to. Just the other afternoon, I read an article about the Sex and the City star Chris Noth. He played the older sophisticated gentleman known as "Mr. Big" on the Golden Globe winning series. He appeared in 41 episodes as a big shot executive who was always seen driving in a Mercedes Benz. I think it is important to teach the younger generations about old school class! In fact, according to Statisticbrain.com- 76% of women date men that are at least five years older than them. Take a note fellas... 

I recently viewed a film titled Crazy, Stupid, Love starring Ryan Gosling. Ryan's roll of a wealthy well dressed gentleman type brought the style of the 50's into the 2000's. After dating around, he realizes that the one thing missing from his life is a good woman. Emma Stone plays the sassy love interest in the movie. After realizing that the guy she was with wasn't up to par, she captures the attention of the professional bachelor and things take off from there. The connection between the two characters is a perfect combination of sexy and cute. (You may have to watch the movie to get that line)
As you should know, I am a fan of all things classy. There is scene in the film where Ryan is courting Emma and makes her a stylish drink called an Old Fashioned to set the mood.

Gentlemen write this down: Place a sugar cube in the bottom of a glass and soak it with a few dashes of Aromatic Bitters. Add a splash of water and muddle the sugar until it dissolves. Add one large ice cube and 2 oz. of bourbon. Use a vegetable peeler to remove a piece of an orange peel. Squeeze the peel over the drink to express oils of the orange. Finally, place orange peel on the glass as a garnish and enjoy.