This year instead of mourning the end of summer, I’m trying a Labor Day Reset. A chance to add new habits when the fresh promise of fall makes a new beginning feel like the perfect fit.

Summer, with all its water beckoning, is undoubtedly the season for the dive watch.

I didn’t seek out any of these albums deliberately. But over the first six months of the year, these were the albums I always had on, reminding me of the joy of finding something new even if it’s old.

Object: Pool Hammock
Used For: Drifting away
Lesson: Peace is easier
when the body gets there first.

I’m writing to tell you that you were right.

When I’m worn out from the day, I don’t reach for something new. I reach for an old friend.

The outfits had to work for real life: airport to office to dinner. So the brief became: professional-leaning business casual — not too fancy, not too casual, and comfortable enough to instill confidence.

Sunday afternoon. Late Winter. Outside, the snow swirls lazily past the windows. Then — the gentle pop of the cork.

Here's a simple evening ritual that will take 5-10 minutes and will enhance your memory of your day while also keeping your life less cluttered.