Facial Hair February: Final Day and Deconstruction

First, the full facial hair experience.

We have this thing called a Karma Wheel on our refrigerator. And Just before removing the beard, I spun it. It looks like I planned this, but Kathy can vouch for me.

It landed on Hair Loss, which is better than Salmonella or Annoying Phone Call for sure

And so it was to be.

The deconstruction began with removal of sideburns and sundry facial hairs.

And then, well, things got creepy.

But finally, I emerged as myself once again.

Of course now it's clear that I need a haircut. But I won't be blogging about that.

Starting tomorrow, a short story a day for an entire month. How about them apples? Also, Bambi review will be up by Wednesday. Got some stuff to do tomorrow for The Phosphene, which if you haven't checked out is turning out nicely so far. I'm excited about it, that's for sure!

Facial Hair February: The Penultimate Day

Penultimate is definitely a ten dollar word.

Facial Hair February: Day 26

Two more days!

Facial Hair February: Day 25

Today did not go as planned. Big announcement tomorrow.

Facial Hair February: Day 24

Presented without comment.

Facial Hair February: Day 23

And stay tuned for a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT in the next few days.

No, I am not going to be a father again.

Facial Hair February: Day 22

So today, I noticed that the facial hair has definitely progressed from scraggly to legit.

Hey, just so everyone can look forward to it, when all is done with FHF, the last post will be a deconstruction of the beard, from full to goatee to mustache to smoov. And yes, I am aware that I just misspelled smooth, but seriously guys, it's going to be so smooth it will be smoov.

Facial Hair February: Day 21

Jules is still awake. Looks like a long night ahead.

Seven. More. Days.

Facial Hair February: Day 20

Today was such a lovely day, we went for a walk in the park and had our windows open. All of my Minnesota friends were not so lucky, I hear. Sorry, guys...we'll try and send some of this weather up your way.

Facial hair February: Day 19

Today was Saturday. No reason for telling you that, just figured you'd want to read something rather than just look at a picture.

Also, thanks for the overwhelming response to my question on Thursday. Really guys. Thanks. So, so much.

Facial Hair February: Day 18

I'm ready to call it quits on this whole project. But no! Onward and upward!

Facial Hair February: Day 17

It's getting kind of itchy.

Facial Hair February: Day 16

I expect at least one "Where's Waldo" joke.

Has anyone heard the new Devotchka album? You can listen to it right now for free at nprmusic.org!

Also, new Decemberists album is already out, new Peter Bjorn & John is coming out next month, new Iron & Wine is out, new Fleet Foxes, new Adele...2011 is looking like it might be quite a nice year for music!

Facial Hair February: Day 15

We got our taxes done today. Hooray!

Later this week: Reviews of Fantasia and Dumbo, a rant about encores at concerts, and of course, more scraggly facial hair.

Facial Hair February: Valentine's Day

BLURG SUCH A LONG DAY.

Happy Valentine's Day.

Facial hair February: Day 13

Fun fact: today is the day in 2003 I proposed to my wife. I didn't want to do it on Valentine's Day, that's way too cliché.

Since I'm guessing some of you may be reading this on Monday, Happy Valentine's Day.

Facial Hair February: Day 12

Today is the day I keep it totally classy.

Suit, Tie, Beard.

Facial Hair February: Day 11

When I got home from work today, Juliette kept running her hands all over my beard. I hope she does it again tomorrow when Kathy or I have a camera handy.

I look tired, but that's only because I am tired.

Facial Hair February: Day 10

I'm waiting for that day when it stops being scratchy and starts being just fuzzy.

Not today.

Fun Fact: My wife made that quilt hanging on the wall behind me. Isn't it awesome?

Facial Hair February: Day 9

I noticed today that I have a small spot on the left side of my upper lip where no hair is growing. See if you can spot it!

That is not an argyle sweater, if you can believe that