As I write this, I’m on a plane to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and I’m not afraid to tell you that I am wearing my matching black Adidas Tiro 24 Competition Sweatsuit that I bought in LA last month, with the complementing Adidas Tiro 24 Competition Windbreaker over it, and my shiny white hi-tops.

Me!

Me, who never leaves the house in sweatpants! Me, who’s never even owned a matching sweatsuit in my life! Now I wear them in public for all the world to see in airports and on flying aeroplanes.

And I don’t want this to sound immodest… but I look amazing.

I know that when people see me, they are wondering if I’m some sort of an NBA star, I match so well.

OK, fine, a retired NBA star.

OK, fine, an NBA referee, then.

OK, fine, a retired NBA referee!

But bless Canadians, and their shy, humble, reverential ways. Do you know not one person has even approached me for an autograph despite my obvious NBA street cred? You just gotta marvel at that kind of restrained decorum.

I suppose it’s possible that they just figure I’m a mob guy, and that’s why they ‘re giving me a wide berth.

Speaking of wide berths, I’m in Premium Economy again. That’s becoming my thing. And I like it. Gotta tell ya, I highly recommend Premium Economy for that discerning flyer who simply refuses to put out for biz-class, but does not care to be herded into coach-class like rescued cats. This is a pretty happy happy-medium.

Anyway, I digress. I’m heading to Florida for a few days to:

1. Visit my brother, Michael.
2. Get out of the snow and into some sun.
3. Maybe play a little poker at The Hard Rock. And you know when I say “maybe” that I really mean “not maybe”.

They have a mini-tournament series starting on December 26 and I’m coming home on the 28^th so at best I’ll only be able to sit down for two or three tourneys, and they are all babies. But whatever. The Hard Rock is where I’ve scored a few of my biggest wins. So… let’s see what happens.

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmanukah, and I’ll write at you on December 26 or so, if there is anything to write about.

Warning: The model pictured here may be closer than he appears and may not be Rich Caplan