18 Inches... Gone!

And I'm not talking about my waist here (That's cause I've lost 20 INCHES around the middle). Nope... It's the hair. This weekend, I donated an 18 inch braided ponytail to Locks of Love. Hopefully, some deserving child will benefit from my 22 years of avoiding the barber shop and spending a small fortune on shampoo and conditioner. I swear, I was less nervous about having WLS... but, it was just time for a style change. It's still longer than most guys' hair. Blunt cut, one length all the way around, just past the shoulders. It's actually sort of hip. I no longer look like I just got home from following the Grateful Dead around the country for a few years! I'll try to post a new avatar soon. Thanks for allowing me to vent a bit... Ahhh, I fell better now. Be Well, A.J.

hi AJ that was a beautiful and generous thing to do! someone will most certainly appreciate this gift you have made. see you soon, hugssssssss, jacki

Thank you , Jacki I feel pretty good about the whole thing. It seems to have been a bit of a cathartic experience in some way. Have a nice weekend -A.J.

Wow A.J. That is awesome!! What a wonderful, generous thing to do!! I bet you are still just as handsome as ever!!! Take care, Barb

Stop, you're making me blush

AJ: You put the needs of a child above your own - that is beautiful. Bless you for that! I think you did such a great thing. What did your daughter say? Donna

Hi Donna - My daughter has been asking if she can get her hair cut, too. We told her that, when it's long enough, we'll cut off 10 inches and donate that as well. The majority of donations to Locks of Love come from children who want to help other children. She's only 2 years old, but somehow seemed to understand - It's never too early to teach them to be charitable and compassionate. By the way - I hope you guys are rooting hard for our Mets! Thanks for the kind words, -A.J.

Chuck is over the moon about the METS! We were so excited last night we could barely contain ourselves. We went to a 40th birthday party last week and Chuck had his METS shirt on and he got a lot of ribbing from the Yankee fans but we are doing the happy dance this week!!!!! Donna

Cool - glad you went thru with it. Sorry I scared you and made you jump last night - though it was funny, you big tough guy!!!! LOL Hugs, Nannette

You scared the cr@p out of me. I don't know what happened... usually, I like it when women grab me from behind! -A.J.