I love the idea and the romance of the clan system, but actually give it very little wait or thought. I am a member of the clan MacKenzie society, and also have part of the Wood clan (very exclusive apparently ). I carry the clans of my Scottish ancestors in my blood, but that is as far as it goes. I will wear another clan's tartan, but only if it means something to me (it's a friend's clan, it has a connection to my clans, or it' an open tartan).

I do still consider myself part of a clan, but my clansmen are my family and my close friends (some members of this board included) as we watch over each other and enjoy each other's friendship, guidance, loyalty, protection, and support.