We Who Are About to Dye Salute You

This morning I discovered a tiny bit of gray in what’s left of my hair. I suppose it is inevitable, but I still wasn’t prepared for the onslaught of emotion that flowed through me like spoiled Guinness. However, it was brief, and it will be gone today when I go for my ritual cropping. I keep my hair almost shaved, which according to my "hair lady," makes the balding look work in my favor. Of course, I know the gray will return, as sure as IRS form 1040, but I will not dive into the vanity pool and dye my hair. I do know several guys who do, but I’m going to go for the "distinguished" look. The fact I am even writing about this subject is an indictment against television and its influence. Was society as obsessed with looking youthful in past times? Probably. Oh well, it was a thought.

*random noter* I like the bald look. I used to always tell myself I wouldn’t dye my hair. I lied.

TequilaMockingbird

July 19, 2006

Gray is the new black! I like the shaved head look myself.. not FOR myself..

Random noter: Balding is sexy….definitely. My husband has taken his cut shorter and shorter….now a #1, and it works for him, too.

Little Ling Lang

I have to agree with above noter. I like the balding guys with the close-shaved heads. I had a piano professor like that and he was the sexiest man ever.

Rachaelmarie

How old are you??? I started getting those stray grays when I was 36. Consider yourself tagged. *runs away* 🙂

I work with a lady that was white headed since her early 20’s. I like the short look. Those comb overs are awful.

Ginger Snap

July 20, 2006

YOu are tagged!

lisyl

There you are. ::waves:: Nice picture! I feel your pain. I had an eye exam this week and I’m right on the cusp of needing bifocals.

CharmingBilly

July 21, 2006

LOL. i started going grey when i was in sixth grade. besides, that “distinguished look” is kinda hot. 😉

texasgirl35 and kristiloo are one and the same…the former being my public-ish diary…the latter is more of a letter writing site for a friend and I. I meant to note about your poetry from texasgirl35, where you are definitely a favorite! I love poetry, but yours has been the only to speak to me here…so give us MORE, and congrats on the new job. kristi