Leon Redbone 75 -- August 26, 2024

Leon Redbone was born 75 years ago today, on 26-August-1949. I have always enjoyed hearing his voice, whether on records or in commercials.  He always wore a hat and our tastes in music were similar.  

Since he said "Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone," I won't.

Leon Redbone- Ain't Misbehaving (I'm Savin' My Love For You)

Leon Redbone - Shine on Harvest Moon

Leon Redbone - Walking Stick (Live at the 1973 Buffalo Folk Festival)

Leon Redbone - Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone 1977

20% Discount on All Straws -- July 5, 2024

Men used to wear straw boaters during the summer. I haven't found one that felt comfortable. 

Spring Hats -- March 16, 2023

Chicago Tribune, 11-March-1923

Do you need a new Spring hat? Henry C Lytton and Sons had a nice selection. 

Buy Him a New Top-Piece -- December 27, 2021

Omaha Bee, 16-December-1921

A Stetson for seven dollars? I'm in.

Leon Redbone, RIP -- May 30, 2019

I have always enjoyed hearing Leon Redbone's voice, whether on records or in commercials.  He always wore a hat and our tastes in music were similar.  He retired a few years ago because of poor health and now he has died.

A Hat for Every Occasion -- October 30, 2013

I like the Automobile Hat.  From the 16-May-1915 New York Tribune. 

Knox Hats #4 -- November 30, 2012

 

 "Novel Straw Hats" An ad from the 10-December-1905 San Francisco Call. I like wearing hats. 

It stormed during the night.  The power went out about 3am.  I noticed the clock flashing about 5:20am.  

I had taken the day off, so I got some Christmas shopping done at Hillsdale.  Then I drove over 92 to Bay Books in Half Moon Bay and did more.  It rained the whole time.  

Cable Car Clothiers -- August 17, 2012

Cable Car Clothiers is having a moving sale.  I bought a nice cap today for 30% off.  They are going back to Sutter Street. 

Knox Hats #3 -- December 22, 2010

"Knox Hats Make Splendid Xmas Gifts." An ad from the 18-December-1908 San Francisco Call. I like wearing hats.

It rained a bit in the morning. The sun came out in the afternoon.

Knox Hats #2 -- April 29, 2008

When I first looked, I found the illustration confusing. Was the younger man hypnotizing the bearded guy? Or flashing some kind of mysterious ray? Then I figured it out.

Last night we were watching the Giants game and the lights flicker and I lost my internet connection. At the ballpark, the lights and the scoreboard went out. Some of the lights on the bridge did, too.

The Giants have demoted Barry Zito to the bullpen. He's been having troubles.

Knox Hats -- December 9, 2007

Looking for examples of the Waterless Knox, I sometimes come across ads for other products named Knox. This comes from a 1908 collection of McCall's Magazine. I always wear a hat or a cap when I go out, except to church.