When my wife asked her brother, “Where should we go for a tenderloin sandwich?” both he and his wife responded, “Amazing Joes.”
My wife and I were in Columbus, Indiana, for our nephew’s wedding. He was the youngest of my brother-in-law’s four children, and the last to get married. The rehearsal dinner at the Brown County Inn was fun, delicious, and the first time we met our nephew’s fiancee. We were overdressed for the wedding in downtown Columbus. We assumed it would be dressy, but you know what happens when you assume. Oh, well, better to over- than underdress. The reception at the Abe Martin Inn in Brown County State Park was nice and we got to see a lot of the other side of the family.
On Sunday, we went to my brother-in-law’s church, and then headed out to lunch. As soon as we sat down, this gentleman, in a tye-died suit sat down across from our booth. I could not think of anything but, “Wow.”
After that initial reaction, the questions began flowing.
Where do you buy a suit like that? Go ahead. Say it. “Amazon.” Actually, you can get the “Mens Funky Fade Stylish 2 Piece Party Suit” at Vanquishe.com for under $200.
Why would you wear a suit like that? That’s a more difficult question. Since I can’t search for that answer, I can only speculate. Did he want attention? He got it. Lose a bet? Perhaps. Next time wager some cash. Make a statement? Could be, but I don’t speak that language. “My other suit was at the cleaners.” Happens all the time, right?
I must be out of the loop. He’s looking at me, in my navy khakis and blue button-down shirt, thinking, “Where did he get that outfit?” At his church, that was the rule, not the exception. His yellow shirt and pink tie announced, “This is how to dress.”
After we paid our check and got up to leave, I noticed his Marine Corps combat cap. I’m indebted to him for his service to our country. My wife noticed a Genesis commentary on his table. A pastor? At the very least, a brother in Christ.
When he walks into a restaurant, black and grey suits make him look twice. He’s asking the same questions. And he reaches the same conclusion. There’s an outfit for everyone, and everyone has an outfit. Be surprised, be amazed, be puzzled, but don’t be judgmental.
Waite for it... 