By Well Sewn Staff Classic science fiction, in its purest form, does more than provide momentary escapism from reality. The truly standout pieces of the genre establish a commentary track for our society, even those set in far distant times, on alien worlds that defy our conventions, to be enjoyed by all groups: children with […]
The debate over ‘most beautiful state’ in America can often be a contentious one, and a source of local pride for those looking to promote their home state as being one of the most beautiful. To be fair, most any state in the union will have something worth seeing, even if some states have more […]
Imagine a beach setting for a moment; picture in your mind what the beach looks like – the color of the water and the sand, the palm trees just off the beach proper, twisting in the gentle breeze coming in off the sea. Perhaps fishermen are offshore in their boats casting nets, looking for a […]
Welcome to the Cultivar of Knowledge, a brand-new article series debuting here at Well-Sewn this month. For years, members of the staff have enjoyed deep and meaningful conversations on a variety of topics ranging from stories from the ancient civilizations right up to the modern period. As passionate scholars for the field, it is our […]
I will never forget the drive across Lake Pontchartrain on I-10, coming out of Slidell towards the Big Easy. It was my first trip to New Orleans, and everyone in the car was absolutely jacked – with the exception of one who was afraid of bridges, of course; she seemed to dislike the ride into […]
The watch has become a staple accessory in fashion for hundreds of years; the first mechanical pocket watches date back to the early 16th century, with ensuing evolutionary designs over the next five hundred years would turn the watch from curiosity into a fashion mainstay. Some of the finest watches emanate from Switzerland, home to […]
By Bryan Ergle If you work in any sort of retail or sales position, you’ve probably heard the expression “ABC: Always Be Closing”. The phrase, originating from the 1992 film Glengarry Glen Ross, adapted from the 1984 play of the same name, has become stuck in the psyches of sales coaches and managers everywhere, it […]
By Bryan Ergle “I don’t know.” When did that simple phrase become so difficult for people to say, so completely banished from day-to-day conversation? To utter that phrase now, you would think that you were committing a capital offense or admitting guilt to some grievous crime before a jury of your peers. In the internet […]
By Bryan Ergle Nuance, in the modern era, seems to have become an evil buzzword, something that may get you banned from a popular club or shunned at a weekend get together. It is verboten in political and business speech, and increasingly often, in day-to-day chit chat. But it should not be so – because […]
By Bryan Ergle Men’s suits are an intriguing animal… say ‘well dressed man’ and, regardless of what man comes to mind, odds are good that that man will be in a well-tailored suit. Yet many people today eschew them, not only in day-to-day life, but in business and work, as well. Some men only have […]
