Texas Peacock zapped by Metal Head

While many travelers dress for comfort, we often speak our minds with our attire.

I was in a parking lot when this kid in black with more chains hanging on him than a hardware department set off my security scanner... too much heavy metal!

My inner elf wanted to simply say "nice costume", but I restrained myself as I watched a parade of overweight women with tattoos enter the country restaurant.

It dawned on me that people were just wearing costumes. Some were pretending to be someone else, while others were making a social statement. After all, this was not the African bush, it was America where people are free to express themselves.

We are all probably advertising something with our outfits, but maybe bringing it to a conscious level will help us send messages that are consistent with our values.

As for me, I am taking the feather out my cowboy hat so people won't mistake me for an overgrown Texas peacock. That is the least and Indiana boy can do!