We had a rather warm day yesterday so I decided to wear my black Amerikilt. Wore it with a light colored, blue pinstripe shirt, cream hose, and polished black shoes. Anyway, went grocery shopping with my wife at WalMart. When it was checkout time I went outside to wait for my wife.

This huge young man came up to me and said that my kilt looked really nice. By huge, I don't mean obese. This young man was every bit of 6'7" and probably weighed at least 300 lb or more. Even though he was wearing a shirt and tie, I could tell he was very muscular. Turns out that he competes in Highland Games across the US and in Scotland. His clan in Fraser, and he wears the Fraser Hunting when he competes.

Anyhow, we had a great conversation about our family history, tartans, and the Highland Games. While we were talking, a man was coming out of the store and said. in a very distinct British accent, "Were is your sgian dubh?" Turns out he was here visiting from England. I have got to make it to the St. Louis games this year because this young man will be there competing.

You are indeed empowered when you wear a kilt.

Darrell