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This is a new one. Why the skirt?
It’s a Utilikilt. I started wearing them for Ultimate Frisbee a year ago—for comfort, and also because it makes me look fast. You know, like a cartoon, when it blows out behind me. [Laughs] Now I wear them almost every day.
I hope you’ve learned to cross your legs on the subway.
Nope! It hangs down far enough to be okay. Although earlier today I had a subway-grate Marilyn moment. I was holding two hot dogs, so there was nothing I could do to fight it.
Hot dogs? And then there were three, right? You really set me up for that one.
[Laughs] Normally I charge a pint for telling what’s under the kilt, but I’ll give you special privileges: In World War II, the kilt was part of the Scottish unit’s uniforms. They’d say, “It’s all about freedom.” That’s what I say too.
I was afraid of that. What do you do?
Information security for a health-insurance company.
Possibly the last thing I’d expect from a dude in a skirt.
Yeah, except the computer part makes sense, given our poor social skills. I wore the kilt to work twice before being told that if I did it again, I’d be sent home without pay.
Shocker. What do you think about our health-care system?
I work on the Medicare side, which is, you know, not so bad. I’m actually on my wife’s insurance plan. She works for Absolut.
Booze and health care—a complementary couple!
Well, you know, red wine is good for your heart. That’s the excuse I use.
—Kate Lowenstein
More thoughts from Jeffrey
“Every man should have a hat. It gives you something to doff when you hold open the door. This is the Indiana Jones model from TheFedoraStore.com.”
“I’m on my way to the Met. I’m originally from Montana, so I’m especially fond of the American wing. I like to look at the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone paintings.”
Jeffrey says: “This is a braiding project. It’s going to be a cat-o’-eight-tails—as opposed to a cat-o’-nine-tails, which was a device used for punishment in the Navy’s sailing-ship days. Why do I make them? Everyone needs a hobby. ”
Jeffrey Marker
Mon, Aug 04, at 09:41pm
Wow, that's really amazing, since my girlfriend in Jr. High was named Barbara. If you are she, you can email me at your_initials_in_jr_high-at-safariforthestupid-dot-com.
Barbara
Wed, Jun 25, at 05:33pm
Dear Ms Lowenstein
I think Mr Marker may be my first boyfriend from Jr. High. Do you know how I can get in touch with him?
Barbara
Wed, Jun 25, at 05:31pm
Dear Ms Lowenstein,
Jeffrey Marker
Tue, Apr 08, at 07:40am
Dan, Laura, and Brendan: Carpe viam! (Which, incidently, is what the tatoo says. ;-) Dan, the tatoo didn't even come up in my conversation with Ms. Lowenstein, but, you know, wings on the ankles are pretty boring compared to hats.
Jeffrey Marker
Sun, Apr 06, at 11:42pm
David: i'm not using the Kelty reflective cord, since that'd take my fingers right off. I'm using deer hide, which is nice and soft and easy to work with.
Laura Kennelly
Fri, Mar 21, at 08:43pm
You're from Montana? Now it's all clear. Ciao to you and your lovely wife from this former Texan wishing to be back in Italy soon.
Daniel Freedman
Fri, Mar 21, at 12:19pm
Unfortunately, the article neglects to mention the "Dead Runners Society" Jeff tatoo Jeff has on his ankle. But that;s a whole 'nother story
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Brendan Pieters
Fri, Mar 21, at 10:23am
Very cool fedora and kilt, Jeffrey -- makes me want to take a trip to Kilts-Are-Us myself.
Daniel Freedman
Fri, Mar 21, at 10:21am
So...Montana boy come so to big city and is singled out for being a weirdo even by New York standards. God bless America! What a country!
David Wright
Wed, Mar 19, at 06:53pm
Say, what are you braiding with? Leather? Rope? Or that thin cord-like material that cuts things?
David Wright
Wed, Mar 19, at 03:36pm
I like the name of the second photo... crapthewhipMG.jpg... ???
David Wright
Wed, Mar 19, at 01:45pm
What? No comments about nude modeling?
Absolutely fabulous, Jeff.
Jeff Atwood
Sat, Mar 15, at 01:12pm
Is Ms. Lowenstein's shock at Mr. Marker's being sent home from work her perception that a man's wearing a kilt is cross-dressing? Is a woman's wearing trousers ("pants", "slack"
Jeff Atwood
Sat, Mar 15, at 11:15am
Is Ms. Lowenstein's feigned shock at Mr. Marker's wearing a kilt to work stem from the perception that a man's wearing a kilt is cross-dressing? What about a woman's wearing trousers/pants/slacks? We forget that the women's movement 100 years ago also pushed for greater freedom in women's wear; aren't men entitled to the same liberty?
Jeffrey Marker
Wed, Mar 12, at 10:26am
Dear Ms. Lowenstein: thanks for making me sound articulate. :) (Apologies for the two botched comments above; it seems that my browser doesn't like this interface.)
Jeffrey Marker
Wed, Mar 12, at 10:22am
Dear Ms. Lowenstein:
Jeffrey Marker
Wed, Mar 12, at 08:23am
Dear Ms. Lowenstein:
