The Nicest Thing
Wore my black workman's to our local small town 4th of July parade, then stopped in at the local museum. Hadn't seen it since it was upgraded.
Wandering the exhibits a young father said "excuse me." He had his son with him, a lad of about six. Dad politely explained that the boy was curious about my kilt. Dad said he had explained it wasn't a skirt but a kilt, something that men wore, particularly men from Scotland.
I told him how comfortable it was to wear and gave dad a UK card.
Sure beats a smart remark or an embarassed opening. Such a joy seeing a young father role model how to be a man to his son.
Ron ;)
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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