18 Weeks

17 Weeks

I reached for the clippers this morning, but then I looked in the mirror and changed my mind. "Stay the course" I said out loud, to nobody in particular. I've also started to grow the sides back in. I've entered into the Steve Earle phase of my beard growth. So it's still "on", and today looks too be a great day. The sun's out and we got bacon on the griddle!

16 Weeks

It's week 16! I'm not sure how long I can keep this up. I'm shooting for at least the first day of spring.  Or.....I may just let it fill in again?? 

15 Weeks

On an early beautiful winter morning I took a quick step outside while the bacon was cooking.

14 Weeks

Why do I look crazed and angry in every picture?  I'm really not. I'm pretty laid back and serene most of the time. Oh, and here's a funny and true story. I was down in the basement listening to some Native American flute music last night, meditating (and drinking bourbon). I was down there for quite some time getting totally relaxed and at peace with my existence. I had all the lights out except the laptop which was playing the music. All of a sudden my wife storms down the stairs and yells "WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON HERE!" The absurdity of the scene made me burst out laughing. Then I went upstairs and poured another glass of Makers and watched a Dark Shadows episode. My favorite show! Anyway, Beard is going strong. I rubbed some bacon grease in it this morning. So I smell like bacon.

13 Weeks

My beard is entering Zeus territory. I can feel "The Change" taking place.  Pretty sure, at this point, that I'm still mortal though.  I think at around  15 weeks I'll be able to jump off a 5 story building and live. This new found strength will, no doubt, be used for the good of mankind.

12 Weeks