Before I get into the who and why of this incredible Omaha unsung hero, let me first start by explaining my need to champion my fabulous Omahans in an ongoing series. When I was young it seemed that everywhere I looked in Omaha there were glimpses of truly great characters. So many eye catchers, especially in Benson, where I grew up, the midtown area and downtown Omaha. (A photo I took years ago. Rino, wearing a jacket he designed in the 1970’s.) I have always looked for the fabulous (in all things) and created stories and names for people out of complete, honest admiration. One could argue that I didn’t have much life experience and therefore these people looked interesting to me but I don’t think that quite covers it. There are a couple of reasons why I think those fabulous, colorful, free spirits are seen few and far between in the last decade and a half but that would turn into, perhaps, a weird, ugly rant about socioculturalpolitical shifts and the killing of American style byway of Walmart and this article is certainly not about that. Any of that.   Taken years ago. Probably my favorite.   I simply wish to acknowledge that we have been in the company of real greats: The Broom Man, Seven, Sly Stone of Downtown Omaha, the Orange Lady of the Old Market, Little Edie Beale of Leavenworth, Val the Old Market Artist, the Cosmic Superhero of Leavenworth, Skip the Hardhat Guy, the Hessian AKA Krokus, Mary the Wandering Woman Who Is Actually Rumored to be Quite Well Off, the Smoking Buddhist Monks of Saddle Creek and countless others who, sadly, I have forgotten over time. I’m sure you’ve heard of a few of those, passed them on the street or had the privilege of interacting with them. The fact is, the beautiful, rare birds are not seen very often these days. There are still some eccentric souls to be seen around town. This series, Fabulous People of Omaha, is meant to honor them. Also to serve as reminder to look up from the pavement, to look outside of your car window, to get off of your phone as you walk around. You will see some real treasures.   So allow me to tell you about Rino the Tailor of Omaha….   Rino Terzo is exactly one of my favorite, fabulous people of Omaha … Continue reading Fabulous People of Omaha: Rino the Tailor