Gentlemen, I apologize for the lateness of the beginning of this thread. Sundays are not a good day for me to frequent B&B, so this may become the norm. If anyone has an issue with the Item of the Week beginning on Monday and going through the following Sunday, PM me and we'll see what we can work out.
At this time of the year, at least in the US, we begin to focus on the things that are truly important: Our families, our health, our privilege. I've been especially introspective lately, thinking of all my blessings and wondering why I've been so fortunate in life. When my son told me last night, out of the blue, "You're a good guy, Daddy!" I could have died an incredibly happy and fulfilled man right then.
With that in mind, this week we will focus on the legacy of a wonderful woman. Those who were able to know her in life, if only through the miracle of this forum, were the lucky ones. Regrettably, I did not join the forum until shortly after her passing, but her legacy is alive and well. It's a legacy of charity, of grace, of thoughtfulness, and enduring hope. Some of you were fortunate enough to win items in the auction. This year alone the generous members of Badger and Blade have donated upwards of $20,000 to the cause of eradicating breast cancer. So my hope this week is for all you winners to use your most noble acquisitions (whether they be shaving related or not), and with each use, reflect on your good fortune in life. Offer a word of thanks each morning and evening whether to God, or your ancestors, or to whomever you meet. Offer up a compliment or helping hand to someone with whom you have little daily interaction... make someone's day. Let your heart be filled with joy and thanksgiving each time you partake in your gentlemanly indulgences.
For those who were not able to win anything in the auction, perhaps you've purchased a Sue Moore Memorial Boar Brush, or perhaps you have some Saint Charles Shave items in your den. Use these just as gladly as the auction winners. Even if you have none of these things at your disposal, much like me, the let Thankfulness be your item of the week. Wield it joyously and generously. One can never be too thankful for his blessings.
Be sure to let us know what you will be using. Also post a few things for which you're thankful.
At this time of the year, at least in the US, we begin to focus on the things that are truly important: Our families, our health, our privilege. I've been especially introspective lately, thinking of all my blessings and wondering why I've been so fortunate in life. When my son told me last night, out of the blue, "You're a good guy, Daddy!" I could have died an incredibly happy and fulfilled man right then.
With that in mind, this week we will focus on the legacy of a wonderful woman. Those who were able to know her in life, if only through the miracle of this forum, were the lucky ones. Regrettably, I did not join the forum until shortly after her passing, but her legacy is alive and well. It's a legacy of charity, of grace, of thoughtfulness, and enduring hope. Some of you were fortunate enough to win items in the auction. This year alone the generous members of Badger and Blade have donated upwards of $20,000 to the cause of eradicating breast cancer. So my hope this week is for all you winners to use your most noble acquisitions (whether they be shaving related or not), and with each use, reflect on your good fortune in life. Offer a word of thanks each morning and evening whether to God, or your ancestors, or to whomever you meet. Offer up a compliment or helping hand to someone with whom you have little daily interaction... make someone's day. Let your heart be filled with joy and thanksgiving each time you partake in your gentlemanly indulgences.
For those who were not able to win anything in the auction, perhaps you've purchased a Sue Moore Memorial Boar Brush, or perhaps you have some Saint Charles Shave items in your den. Use these just as gladly as the auction winners. Even if you have none of these things at your disposal, much like me, the let Thankfulness be your item of the week. Wield it joyously and generously. One can never be too thankful for his blessings.
Be sure to let us know what you will be using. Also post a few things for which you're thankful.
Happy Thanksgiving!
