tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4091825599791794502024-02-19T04:53:28.677-07:0021st Century GentlemanModern, Traditional and TimelessAlexander C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15683758594147607661noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409182559979179450.post-90684916125504751472012-06-30T20:03:00.002-07:002012-06-30T20:03:43.710-07:00Quit the Bull@$#! 30 Day ChallengeWARNING: This is not a feel good motivation post. It contains explicit language and serious advice.
At the time of this post we are 7 months into the year. That's 181 days since you made that New Years Resolution. By the way, hows that going for you?
Let's cut to the chase, for the last 4344 hours you've been bullshitting. All the tough talk about changing things up and taking charge Alexander C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15683758594147607661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409182559979179450.post-43432558126879797772012-06-26T13:30:00.000-07:002012-06-28T17:53:55.215-07:00Social Influence Primer: Lessons from the Pros
As LeBron James answered questions from the press about the journey to his first championship I couldn't help but think of the importance of William Wesley. If his name doesn't sound familiar thats purposelly so. "Worldwide Wes" as he's known in many circles keeps a notoriously low profile.
So low in fact that Henry Abott of True Hoop blog launched a journalist investigation Alexander C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15683758594147607661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409182559979179450.post-48601284278979166892010-03-25T20:41:00.000-07:002012-07-03T10:26:44.162-07:00The Black Table SyndromeDisclaimer: This post is inspired by How to Rent a Negro, a hilariously satirical book about good intentioned but completely naive people who in an effort to broaden their own horizons, play into stereotypes and prejudice.
First, lets start with taking a look at your Facebook. Click on Friends and then scroll down your friends list starting at A, working all the way down to Z. Notice a Alexander C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15683758594147607661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409182559979179450.post-21353922046560160302010-01-20T17:44:00.000-07:002010-01-20T17:44:16.119-07:00A Man and His BarberHaving just watched Good Hair, the Chris Rock documentary on the $9billion black hair care industry, I began to think about my own relationship to this very complex system. Being a man of color, the need for hair care products is minimal. Shampoo, Sportin' Waves pomade, Luster's Pink Moisturizer, and a brush to keep the waves flowing. All tools in my grooming arsenal, easily Alexander C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15683758594147607661noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409182559979179450.post-87056428837326282012010-01-07T01:30:00.001-07:002010-01-07T01:32:12.102-07:00The Most Charming Man in the WorldYou've undoubtedly seen the Dos Equis commercials with a grey haired fellow whose lifestyle is so carefree, adventurous, and dangerous that he's been dubbed the Most Interesting Man in the World.
Surrounded by beautiful women, the Dos Equis man ends each commercial with a bit of gentlemanly advice.
What if I told you that such a man once existed. His name, Porfirio Rubirosa and his lifestyle isAlexander C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15683758594147607661noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409182559979179450.post-2111156781434625522009-12-29T21:15:00.000-07:002009-12-29T21:15:02.073-07:00Back to the BasicsOne of the most common, if not the most popular New Years Resolution is to get in better shape. The gentleman is not immune to such goal setting as we should all be striving to improve our mind, body and soul. But with so many different workout programs and diets available its easy to get confused and even discouraged from starting a path to fitness.
When looking forward to make changes it is Alexander C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15683758594147607661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409182559979179450.post-44749448542980019012009-10-17T20:00:00.000-07:002009-10-17T16:02:29.988-07:00What Makes a Gentleman?There has been much discussion about the appearance of a modern day gentleman on this blog and elsewhere and rightfully so. The dapper appearance and savvy style have garnered much attention and admiration for decades. What isn't nearly discussed are the other facets of the gentleman character. Without any sort of conduct for behavior or purpose in life, a well-dressed man is just that, a Alexander C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15683758594147607661noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409182559979179450.post-11125196788778586832009-08-27T14:25:00.000-07:002009-08-27T15:02:05.028-07:0021st Cent Gent Intelligence: The Art of the Wet ShaveWhile speaking with my grandfather during my previous trip back home the subject of shaving came up. I don't know how we got started on the topic, but I happened to mention that I always found it strange that he didn't shave like the rest of us. His tools were different, his technique more time consuming. As for the products he used, good luck finding them at Walgreens. He explained to me that heAlexander C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15683758594147607661noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409182559979179450.post-69555738276194656722009-07-28T12:13:00.000-07:002009-07-28T12:21:53.657-07:00SprezzaturaIn a previous post I mentioned the death of swag. More than an overused term, swag has come to represent a cool demeanor, a stylish way of dress and a undeniably smooth approach to life. Think Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra or more recently James Bond in Casino Royale. So practiced yet so natural, they make the impossible look effortless. Swagger as we know it today actually has it roots in the 14thAlexander C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15683758594147607661noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409182559979179450.post-5947574173600189172009-06-02T07:29:00.001-07:002009-09-15T09:17:32.723-07:00RIP Swag (2006-2009)Much to the dismay of many, Swag was laid to rest on April 29th, 2009. After years of being abused by rappers, ballplayers, and Stuart Scott, CNN Anchor Kyra Phillips delivered the coup de grâce while covering the 100th day of Obama's presidency. Swag is survived by his older brother "Juice", cousin "Cool" and Uncle "Mojo".Click the link to witness it yourself http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Alexander C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15683758594147607661noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409182559979179450.post-16406410142727127642009-04-29T01:23:00.000-07:002009-04-29T02:34:23.697-07:00Hard Days Work"These hands ain't never seen a hard day's work" my grandmother so eloquently remarked while examining my hands. As she studied the lines of my palm and fingers I wondered what exactly was she looking for. She's not a superstitiious woman by any means so I immediately dismissed the notion of her attempting to "read my palm''. The comment however did stick with me. I was only 12 at the time, and Alexander C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15683758594147607661noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409182559979179450.post-55058295953333736442009-04-14T15:55:00.000-07:002012-07-03T10:44:57.779-07:00How to Live Forever: Lessons from a Centenarian
Having recently laid to rest my great grandmother, I was pleased to see the impact she had made on so many people's lives. There was the personal impact she had on my own, teaching my cousins and I the virtue in being selfless, but as I looked around the pews of the church that seated my relatives I was able to see the genius that was my great grandmother's wisdom and charm.
She lived a life Alexander C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15683758594147607661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409182559979179450.post-27637305207196527792009-03-09T14:09:00.000-07:002009-03-10T01:24:56.507-07:00Rebel Without a CauseIn a day and age when conformity is upheld more than individuality its refreshing to see those who buck at the social order. Why fit in when you can stand out? I've often asked myself and others this question when discussing the merits of certain music artist, political ideology, etc. I was pleased to see that this notion was gaining popularity with mainstream outlets like GQ when I came across Alexander C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15683758594147607661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409182559979179450.post-63567794210839823992009-03-06T13:25:00.000-07:002009-03-06T13:58:52.866-07:00Reading is Fundamental"Run out and bring me the paper will ya?" That old familiar phrase shouted by my grandfather when wanting to get his news fix for the day. As I ran outside to grab the paper I always wondered what was so intriguing about news that he must read up on it every-single-day. In a town as small as ours, there couldn't possibly be that much going on. It's funny now to think just how nieve I was.In an Alexander C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15683758594147607661noreply@blogger.com0