The tuxedo was invented by a tailor in Tuxedo Park, New York, some 125 years ago at the request of tobacco magnate Pierre Lorillard IV.
It wasn’t named after the tailor. Not Pierre, either. Nope, Tuxedo Park got that honor.
‘Cause where you’re from matters.
I learned this slice of history today in a one-page SKY magazine article on my Delta flight. My holiday has begun, and I’m flying to Kansas City to visit my sister, brother-in-law and countless friends there.
You see, I used to be from Kansas City…for a little while.
Oh, I was born and raised in Kentucky, and only lived in Kansas City for seven years. But during that time, I made a now infamous trip to New York City – the current place I’m ‘from’ – and ended up talking to Al Roker outside the Today Show window. And when Al asked me where I was from, I said, “Kansas City.”
My Kentucky kin have never let me forget.
‘Cause where you’re from matters.
Tell those lovely KC relatives, “Very Merry Christmas!!!!” I know you’ll have a wonderful time!