A Reader Question:
Dear Muffy,
I discovered your blog about a year ago and love it. I have a question for your readers, if I may.
Is there an opinion about what state is considered to be the preppiest? I don't mean just the preppiest New England, though it may well be a New England state. I mean throughout the entire United States? Also why? What do they consider to be the criteria?
With many thanks!
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| Zip-Top Canvas and Vegetable Tanned Leather |
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| Made in New England |
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| Their Larger Working Tote in Hunter’s Green-Chestnut |
My husband’s latest book! This one is for all of us, not just those in the corporate, military, or academic landscapes like most of his previous books. I think it is especially relevant now, given the state we are in, where we all need to build communities that feed our inner heroes. (My little contribution - editor.)
And the first reviews are also coming in.
“Short yet powerful and incredibly insightful. A fantastic, smart guide to discovering the hero with’n us. I love it! Practical and thought-provoking, the kind of book that stays with you long after you’ve turned the last page.”
“Five stars out of five.”
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A reader question:
Dear Muffy
I write from across the pond. Many of us have been watching with interest the launch of the new Jaguar car in NYC this week. Opinion here is divided on whether this an exciting new chapter for a venerable brand, or a disaster in the making. What do your readers think?
kind regards
Link: Car and Driver: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a74036834/2028-jaguar-type-01-revealed/
A reader question:
Dear Muffy,
I came across this list of the 40 preppiest colleges in the U.S. and thought of your site <https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKvQsujt6SG/>. Their top ten are:
1) Amherst College
2) Bowdoin College
3) Colby College
4) Colgate University
5) Dartmouth College
6) Duke University
7) Georgetown University
8) Middlebury College
9) Princeton University
10) Trinity College
How close do your readers think they got?
Thank you
A reader question:
Dear Editor,
Today, while visiting the newly designed L.L. Bean flagship in Freeport, I noticed I couldn’t find the Heritage Norwegian Sweaters (Birdseye, Navy) anywhere. So, I spoke to an employee there and later used L.L. Bean’s customer service online chat to confirm they are no longer selling them. I have no clue if this is temporary or more permanent, but I do find it upsetting.
To me, that is a flagship product of theirs. I realize it’s also one of their pricier products, which would explain why they offer a $89-$99 version of a navy birdseye sweater in Ragg Wool. Though, who could say where that particular version is made.
My question is if you have any insights into the loss of the Norwegian sweater and if this is a larger issue with LLB continuing to attempt to appeal to a different customer base than in years and decades past.
Best,
Links:
Tattersalls: Older Mercer and Sons
(Similar Mercer: James Bond Brushed Cotton Flannel Tattersall <https://mercerandsons.com/collections/larger-checks-plaids/products/james-bond-tattersall-brushed-cotton-flannel>)
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