Traveling can be tedious. The traveler has cloths, business documents, electrical gadgets and other personal items to manage, organize and protect. The traveler must be ready to leave the plane and keep a business appointment, visit family or friends, or make connections to travel sights. The travel accessories must be able to go from plane to taxi, bus, or boat seamlessly and in style.
The solution is to find the leather carry on, luggage, briefcase, or other travel necessities. Exclusive Italian Leather from Tuscany is stylish, durable, and well designed to organize and protect cloths, cameras, electronic gadgets, and more.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Should We Call the Leather Bag for Men a Man Bag?
If you were a Seinfeld fan, you might remember a segment in which Jerry was given a leather bag for men. The comedic implication and the primary concern was what they should call the bag. In the segment, Jerry commented about George’s “…morbidly obese wallet…” because George kept every piece of paper or receipt he ever had in his wallet. In George’s words, “Men carry wallets.”
The secondary concern was the belief that in our culture, men do not carry a leather bag other than a briefcase or backpack. I could never understand why the back pack, designed with two straps to fit comfortably on the back as in actual back-packing device is usually slung over one shoulder and carried like a cross body bag or a shoulder bag. I have even heard people ask a man who carried a briefcase outside of the business setting, or a smaller, practical shoulder bag or cross body bag, “Do you have your purse?”
Historically, men have carried leather bags in some of the most manly endeavors. Soldiers from the American Revolution, the Frontier Wars and the Alamo, through the Civil War carried leather bags and pouches on their belts, in addition to a backpack.
Hunters carry leather bags and pouches. The frontiersmen carried a “possible” bag for muzzle loading essentials. Men in other cultures carry a leather bag similar to a purse. Members of sub cultures such as Motor cyclists have all kinds of leather bags for the bike and belt bags to wear. Cowboys have saddlebags, although you could argue that the horse carries them for the most part. If you like westerns, you will see a cowboy with the saddlebag slung over one shoulder when he is not riding the horse.
With a continuing more mobile work force, and an increase in gadgets, men should not be afraid to carry a stylish and durable leather bag. As gadgets are down sized, they are still too big for pockets and too small for a briefcase or messenger bag. Leather cases have pockets and compartments. The leather man bag is useful for travel to carry a book, a Nook, or a Kindle, the I Pad, lunch and snacks, or even a small coffee thermos. Pens, cell phones, cameras (other than phone cameras) fit neatly into additional compartments.
Even though the gadget market is attempting to make an all-in-one gadget that combines everything, each company makes their own version and cost and flexibility cause people to find they still need multiple gadgets. There are several leather man bags form a one-size-fits-all leather gadget bag to a leather messenger bag, laptop case <a href=“http://www.leatherbriefcasepro.com/“>back pack or briefcase</a> to carry them.
The secondary concern was the belief that in our culture, men do not carry a leather bag other than a briefcase or backpack. I could never understand why the back pack, designed with two straps to fit comfortably on the back as in actual back-packing device is usually slung over one shoulder and carried like a cross body bag or a shoulder bag. I have even heard people ask a man who carried a briefcase outside of the business setting, or a smaller, practical shoulder bag or cross body bag, “Do you have your purse?”
Historically, men have carried leather bags in some of the most manly endeavors. Soldiers from the American Revolution, the Frontier Wars and the Alamo, through the Civil War carried leather bags and pouches on their belts, in addition to a backpack.
Hunters carry leather bags and pouches. The frontiersmen carried a “possible” bag for muzzle loading essentials. Men in other cultures carry a leather bag similar to a purse. Members of sub cultures such as Motor cyclists have all kinds of leather bags for the bike and belt bags to wear. Cowboys have saddlebags, although you could argue that the horse carries them for the most part. If you like westerns, you will see a cowboy with the saddlebag slung over one shoulder when he is not riding the horse.
With a continuing more mobile work force, and an increase in gadgets, men should not be afraid to carry a stylish and durable leather bag. As gadgets are down sized, they are still too big for pockets and too small for a briefcase or messenger bag. Leather cases have pockets and compartments. The leather man bag is useful for travel to carry a book, a Nook, or a Kindle, the I Pad, lunch and snacks, or even a small coffee thermos. Pens, cell phones, cameras (other than phone cameras) fit neatly into additional compartments.
Even though the gadget market is attempting to make an all-in-one gadget that combines everything, each company makes their own version and cost and flexibility cause people to find they still need multiple gadgets. There are several leather man bags form a one-size-fits-all leather gadget bag to a leather messenger bag, laptop case <a href=“http://www.leatherbriefcasepro.com/“>back pack or briefcase</a> to carry them.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Let Me Tell You About My Grand Daughters...
The two older girls live in Texas with their mom and dad. Their nick names are Pickle and Noodle. They love arts and crafts. They were allowed to spread out their toys in a large great room - loft in their house. The area was set up with arts, crafts and a down-sized kitchen set-up. A sign was posted at the front of the area with the words., “Creativity Cafe.” I recently asked the older girl, Pickle what the sign meant. She replied, “Happiness in cooking.” Nobody has told them not to pretend or have fun. They tend to make a conscious effort to seek and explore creative avenues of fun and leaning. Nobody has told them learning should not be fun.
This is the girls visiting us at Lake Michigan last summer.
The smallest grand daughter lives in our town, for which we are immensely thankful. Her nick name is Cupcake. She is only five months old and loves to hear her daddy play the guitar while she dances. No body has told her she is too young to dance. She would not know what they were talking about if they did tell her.
This is a video of Cupcake dancing. The roaring, uncontrollable laugh in the background is me.
Friday, November 25, 2011
The Leather Carry On is Making A Comeback
The leather carry on has always been a practical, stylish, and durable means of carrying, protecting and organizing documents, books, gadgets and other travel essentials. Travelers could settle in to a long flight, making their time more productive and the flight seem shorter by opening a book, pulling out a lap top, pursuing important documents, and /or playing games on their cell phone.
The traveler was then ready to leave the airport and by-pass long lines waiting to retrieve checked luggage. The person keeping business appointment was ready to walk from the plane to the taxi, to the appointment , in style and with all their work remaining organized and protected. That all changed when America was attacked by terrorists on 911.
The increased security demands required travelers to check more luggage and carry on fewer travel necessities. The Transportation and Safety Administration experimented with amounts of liquids, that could be carried-on, banning personal hygiene utensils such as safety razors and nail clippers, and so on. They banned any liquids for a while and then determined a method of "3-1-1." Lines formed as the TSA requested that travelers arrive two hours prior to a flight so they could pass through the extensive check-in process. Lines of weary travelers had to wait to take their already-checked luggage to the scanners, while TSA personnel loaded the heavy bags onto conveyers to go through ex-ray and gun powder sensing scanners.
Within the past few years, several airlines have discovered they can bait and switch by advertising low air fares and subsequently charging for checked bags. More than a few travelers wondered if the government was attempting to boost the travel industry by making it difficult to carry-on luggage and personal items. Check before you book your flights to determine if your carrier does charge for checked luggage. While you are determining that, ask how much the weight limit per checked bag. You might have to pay $50 to $175.00 per heavy suitcase. You can purchase on-line, a luggage scale. It is worth the effort and low initial cost of under $20.00. Allow for at least a 5% margin of error, as the scales at check-in might weigh a little heavy.
Once again, travelers are realizing they can choose the right leather carry on, organize it efficiently, and breeze through security checks at the airports. Call or search on line ahead of time to determine if your carrier charges for carry on items, and their size restrictions. Make sure you pack it according to TSA requirements. Then organize and your documents, gadgets, laptop or cell phone in a leather briefcase, portfolio, carry on bag, backpack, satchel or duffel and enjoy your flight. Leave the plane and connect with friends and family, business appointments, or vacation in style and comfort. Finding the leather carry on is the right choice for those who want to carry, organize, and protect their travel essentials in style, with a product that will improve with age.
The traveler was then ready to leave the airport and by-pass long lines waiting to retrieve checked luggage. The person keeping business appointment was ready to walk from the plane to the taxi, to the appointment , in style and with all their work remaining organized and protected. That all changed when America was attacked by terrorists on 911.
The increased security demands required travelers to check more luggage and carry on fewer travel necessities. The Transportation and Safety Administration experimented with amounts of liquids, that could be carried-on, banning personal hygiene utensils such as safety razors and nail clippers, and so on. They banned any liquids for a while and then determined a method of "3-1-1." Lines formed as the TSA requested that travelers arrive two hours prior to a flight so they could pass through the extensive check-in process. Lines of weary travelers had to wait to take their already-checked luggage to the scanners, while TSA personnel loaded the heavy bags onto conveyers to go through ex-ray and gun powder sensing scanners.
Within the past few years, several airlines have discovered they can bait and switch by advertising low air fares and subsequently charging for checked bags. More than a few travelers wondered if the government was attempting to boost the travel industry by making it difficult to carry-on luggage and personal items. Check before you book your flights to determine if your carrier does charge for checked luggage. While you are determining that, ask how much the weight limit per checked bag. You might have to pay $50 to $175.00 per heavy suitcase. You can purchase on-line, a luggage scale. It is worth the effort and low initial cost of under $20.00. Allow for at least a 5% margin of error, as the scales at check-in might weigh a little heavy.
Once again, travelers are realizing they can choose the right leather carry on, organize it efficiently, and breeze through security checks at the airports. Call or search on line ahead of time to determine if your carrier charges for carry on items, and their size restrictions. Make sure you pack it according to TSA requirements. Then organize and your documents, gadgets, laptop or cell phone in a leather briefcase, portfolio, carry on bag, backpack, satchel or duffel and enjoy your flight. Leave the plane and connect with friends and family, business appointments, or vacation in style and comfort. Finding the leather carry on is the right choice for those who want to carry, organize, and protect their travel essentials in style, with a product that will improve with age.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
What is Tuscany Living?
Welcome to the first or inaugural installment of Tuscany Living - Thanksgiving night, November 24, 2011.
Tuscany Living is more about an attitude than a place. Yes, the attitude is inspired by the Tuscany legend, the romanticized idea that life in one place might be better, or more interesting than life in any other place. Life is what you make it. So, Tuscany Living is more of an attitude than a location. For those of you old enough to remember, James Taylor sang of being somewhere in his mind:
In my mind I'm goin' to Carolina
Can't you see the sunshine
Can't you just feel the moonshine
Ain't it just like a friend of mine
To hit me from behind
Yes I'm goin' to Carolina in my mind
Can't you see the sunshine
Can't you just feel the moonshine
Ain't it just like a friend of mine
To hit me from behind
Yes I'm goin' to Carolina in my mind
Tuscany Living would be going to Italy in my mind. In Tuscany you would imagine building a terrace with native stones instead of landscaping timbers or railroad ties. In Tuscany you would take the time and effort to brew an espresso rather than drip a pot of decaf, or stir a cup of instant. Tuscany living would mean choosing the perfect grapes and letting the wine age properly. Life in Tuscany would mean meticulously building a brick, wood-fired pizza oven, and taking the time and effort to preheat it before cooking your own pizza. Tuscany living would be finding and carrying the perfect leather bag, backpack, or briefcase rather than settling for rip-stop nylon or a vinyl case.
I am going to commit to a one year blog project in which I post my thoughts, get your thoughts and opinions, and we go from there. I can not promise to blog every day, but I will attempt to be consistent. My goal, Lord willing, is to visit Tuscany, Italy, and write about the actual experience rather than just going to Tuscany in my mind.
Jerry making pizza for the family in his wood-fired pizza oven. Yes, he built it. He was a shop teacher.
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