A Very Short Rumination on My Current Haircut

By hudsonmoon

Wed, 02 Nov 2011
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No matter my age, whenever I go to the barber I’m six years-old.

I just close my eyes and hope for the best. Like a child, I’ll cringe when the scissor gets too close to my ear or I hear the familiar slap of the razor being stroked against the razor strop.

It’s like a mini-adventure.

Will I look Daniel Craig James Bond handsome or Dustin Hofmann Papillon ugly?

How about Paul Newman Cool Hand Luke casual or even Steve McQueen Bullitt rugged?

What I settled for was Pee Wee’s Great Adventure dork.

I over tip the barber so he will not feel bad that my hair length is now on an even keel with the top of my ears. I don’t want him to feel so bad about himself that he goes home and kicks the dog. Or even worse -- give the dog a haircut.

Suffice it to say that my hair is now shorter than its been since my birth on December 17, 1953.

Even barbers get to have bad hair days.

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Comments

Submitted by oldpesky on
Look on the bright side. The shorter this haircut, the longer you can wait until the next one.

Submitted by hudsonmoon on
Yes, indeed. It would be great if you could include picture slideshows. It would really help to illustrate my current short comings. lol. Good to see you, Kevin, as always. Rich

 

Submitted by Cavalcader on
new hudsonmoon Hi! Rich, Thanks lovely comment get back! Umm! I would say 'Steve McQueen, mind you written very jealous 'Paul Newman' being the star. This really made me laugh. I too hated short hair when young, always long. Now is't short? I snip bits off! Hate feel of clippers,I'd move, worse thing one can do. Daughter's going have a go to-morrow. Going to-gether? He decided he would come, it's called 'Wow' factor re- x factor, good voice, Terry Winstanley, went boot camp, didn't get further, after 4 yesses'.All judges great replies. And others are in. Worthing Assembly Hall, one night, and cd coming out xmas. Help the heroes. Make love not war think! memories when used to stay over,and go dancing. Have a good day. julie x

Submitted by Cavalcader on
new oldpesky Hello! How are you Just starting read marvellous, Anthology book ordered and arrived. Let's start again. Wonderful.About read yours. We are off show Worthing both to-gether to-morrow, one night, should be great! Have a good day. Good luck with the project. Now got to read your story! all the best julie x

Submitted by Overthetop1 on
I am way, way behind as not been on site for a while so must catch up with those I like. You are on the list. Indeed the shortlist. Really enjoyed this. Think most of us can relate to this. Me especally. About to go out on a special date, a hairdresser snipped the top half of one ear off. I bled profusely, and unromantically had to hold a sodden tssue to ear during date. Still have the scar. Mentally and physically. Always a pleasure to read your work.

Overthetop1

Submitted by Cavalcader on
new Overthetop1 Hi! good see your writing, what an experience. Awful. Hate it too feel clipper's or scissors. If sit still ok. Move that's it. Always kept my hair long years. Till later in life! Now daughter kindly cuts, so I wash it first. Quicker and I snip it here and there! Not much of it now. Keep writing like read all. julie x

Submitted by oldpesky on
Rich, you could always post some photos on Facebook, complemented with a humorous status update. Well, I hope everyone's having a good hair day today. If not, then stay indoors and do some writing.

Submitted by hudsonmoon on
I'm told it will grow back. What so you think? A little severe? http://www.facebook.com/hudsonmoon

 

Submitted by rask_balavoine on
Born in 1953 and you've still got hair? Well done my friend.

Rask

Submitted by hudsonmoon on
lol. Love it. Rich