Brick ONeil

Author, Cook, Writer at http://brickoneil.com

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I lost $5601 and my Bank Account

I lost $5601 and my Bank Account

Thought I’d give and update about my life these days. If you follow me on Twitter, you know. On 9/3, I discovered my account balance, $4412, had been stolen due to a Debit DDA charge. I couldn’t do anything until Tuesday 9/6 after labor Day. I also noticed my SSDI check hadn’t been deposited so on 9/6 I messaged chase and the check appeared. On 9/7, my SSDI payment was stolen with another Debit…

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Men's Fashion: Spring Greens

Men’s Fashion: Spring Greens

We made it through the winter, some areas worse than others and still going through snow and ice. Here in the Pacific Northwest Island of San Juan, we have Spring. March-April spring is getting greener, with trees, flowers and bushes, so the color I give this first four weeks is a bright green. My first Spring bag was the extra-large apple green Pile Leather tote, on the back of the ottoman in…

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Happy 52nd Birthday to Me

Happy 52nd Birthday to Me

Today is my 52nd Birthday! The second in this pandemic quarantine, which isn’t much different from the past 18 years or so living with a kidney transplant. But I’m grateful to have lived so long! The past year (past four years, really) I’ve been spoiling myself, after paying off bills I was left with after my divorce and moving to an entirely different part of the state. I’ve bought items I was…

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Men's Fashion: March Navy Bags

Men’s Fashion: March Navy Bags

March’s post is late due to awaiting shipment for two of the bags. I chose Navy as March’s color for the end of winter. Navy is such rich color, apropos for the end of the cold season and an introduction to Spring. Navy is an all season color, goes with any outfit or occasion, a ‘safe’ color for anyone. If you are unsure of what color to carry or wear for any season, stick to the basics like…

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Men's Fashion: February Rich Grays

Men’s Fashion: February Rich Grays

February’s color, as you can see here, is a rich gray. In fact, 2021’s official colors are Gray and Yellow! I have here (along with a cross section of my life on/around the ottoman, different colors of gray. Showing are 9 bags/clutches/wallets. You can see the reverse side of the calvin klein color block gray as yellow (I initially bought for August Yellow). Other colors for February are the…

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Men's Fashion: January Mix & Match

Men’s Fashion: January Mix & Match

We’re in the beginning of Winter, which typically means dark overhead skies, rain, snow, sleet and slush. There isn’t much sunshine or bright colors, which brings us to wearing or carrying brighter colors. Winter colors are usually dark grays, browns, blacks or richer gemstone colors. For January I’ve mentioned the colors are Dark Green, like Army, Forest, Moss and Sage. The great thing about…

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Men's Fashion: January Dark Greens

Men’s Fashion: January Dark Greens

I wasn’t going to continue the Men’s Fashion articles in 2021, because none of the Men’s Fashion Bags articles took off in 2020. Very few comments, likes or shares across ‘social’ media. But, since I enjoy bags, clutches, totes and wallets and I’m still buying new (to me) bags, I’m going to continue to write into the future. As I wrote in my first Men’s Fashion article, Winter is the time for…

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Happy New Year 2021

Happy New Year 2021

We all made it through 2020, congratulate yourselves! Personally, 2020 was one big, giant, humungous Major Depressive Episode. Others with Major Depressive Disorder will understand. But here on January 1, 2021, with Politics looking better with an incoming President and Vice-President who know what they’re doing, life will start looking better, eventually. I made it through 2020 without major…

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Men's Fashion: Three Compartment Totes

Men’s Fashion: Three Compartment Totes

Two different versions of the Three Compartment Tote, on the left a black and white classic from Calvin Klein and on the right, a dark navy blue from Piel Leather. Both were bought on drastically reduced prices on Amazon and Amazon Warehouse. Love the classic look of this black and white tote, reminds me of a classic noir mystery! This unique Calvin Klein Three Compartment Tote in a classic…

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Men's Fashion: Calvin Klein Sets

Men’s Fashion: Calvin Klein Sets

Earlier in 2020 I started buying Calvin Klein Sonoma Totes, the North-South Reversible version. I waited until they went on sale, on various sites, usually around $60. I first bought the Aubergine (covered on this website), then the Lavender. When looking for the Lavender, one seller on Poshmark sent me the bright pink, above, instead. That started the Calvin Klein Collection you see above. Now…

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Men's Fashion: Double Handle Cargo Totes

Men’s Fashion: Double Handle Cargo Totes

Want to know what I love about these cargo totes? No center divider! How fantastic! Those center dividers are either so limp and sloppy they just get in the way. Others are so stiff you almost are unable to fit anything inside. I use smaller clutches and bags so items aren’t swimming and diving at the bottom. I immediately know what smaller bag I need when I’m looking for something. The bag on…

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Men's Fashion: Army Green Bag

Men’s Fashion: Army Green Bag

This is the third bag I’ve bought by Covelin on Amazon! This is the perfect size, at a sub $20. Previous colors are Dark Pink (hello-Valentine’s Month and Breast Cancer Awareness October), dark purple for both Spring and Fall-doing double duty) and now this Army Green. I plan on buying Aquamarine, Bright Green, Dark Gray if it comes back, maybe Bright Red and Dark Navy. This bag was the only one…

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Men's Fashion: Open Totes

Men’s Fashion: Open Totes

Looking for a small, open tote where you have easy access? Look no further than these Piel Leather open totes! I absolutely love these little gems, coming in Piel Leather’s own colors, Toffee, Charcoal and Honey. They are 11.5x10x5 and can hold more than you think. These held all my needs that bigger bags can carry, although they don’t snap shut. There is a clip-snap in the center than can pop…

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Men's Fashion: Bucket Bags

Men’s Fashion: Bucket Bags

You think you are unable to carry a bucket bag? You’re wrong! While I wouldn’t carry one full-time, bucket bags are there when you want to make a statement. What is that statement? That is up to you. A bucket bag, with chunky statement necklace and ring, everyone will know what style you have! Love seeing Men open up to new fashions and claim them for themselves. I bought the red Piel Leather…

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Men's Fashion: Antonio Valeria Bags

Men’s Fashion: Antonio Valeria Bags

There are just a few days left of 2020, thankfully. This year I made the decision to write Men’s Fashion articles, focusing solely on bags. I started after buying the chocolate Piel Leather foldover tote last December, coming full circle this December 2020. The articles never caught on, like anything else I’ve tried to garner interest the past 10 years or so, but again, they just weren’t enough.…

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Men's Fashion: Purple November

Men’s Fashion: Purple November

Autumn colors are rich earth tones, think colors of leaves, the last of flowers, warm orange, pink and purple sunsets. Above are the Bags for November. Thanksgiving is coming so you have cozy, warm thoughts.

The main November bag is the Calvin Klein Sonoma North South Reversible tote, 15x16x5, a nice sized tote to carry more items for those long days. It will hold 5-6 smaller bags (as…

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Men's Fashion: Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Bag

Men’s Fashion: Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Bag

I collect bags, clutches and totes in seasonal colors and neutrals. I had a large CK Tote in pink for October Breast Cancer Awareness Month, in October. There was a mauve envelope clutch to match but was looking for a smaller tote bag in pink, to show the different sizes to carry. This bag was the only one to have a single center pocket, not divided by the zip pouch. The top zipper looked too…

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