No-Shave November.....

I began No-Shave-November with two goals in mind;

1.  Men's health awareness (prostate cancer)
2.  Withhold the cutting or shaving of hair to protest the greed of the snow gods upon the ski hill

Simple idea, new venture.  However, I've long since extended No-Shave-November past its 30 day expiration period.  The snow has dumped in 1 foot increments and the skiing is now phenomenal.  I believe my wife has become satisfied at my infrequent visits home as I get fewer and fewer kisses with each return trip.  I am beginning to get the occasional, "when are you going to cut that" and "don't you care about the way you look to the rest of us", from friends, family and random acquaintances.  I've decided to politely answer, no.

Up to this point in my life it was just what I did.  I maintained what I thought to be a presentable canvas to the world around me.  Until one morning in mid to late November while brushing my teeth, I looked up ever so slightly to notice a now scarce population of hair follicles in the region just north of my now larger forehead.  To the east and west of my face, it was as if someone had forgotten to say when with the salt and pepper shaker.

Therefore, I embrace my hair and what remains, in all its glory.  It will continue to grow until I deem it necessary to part with it.  Like Samson, I shall maintain strength with each lock that remains intact.  I may purchase a pair of Carhartt overalls and now fit the look of a brewer in a Samuel Adams commercial.  If, however, my wife tells me to cut it, I assure you it will be gone with no warning.

Cheers