Images From My Mirror
It can be scary looking in the mirror31 total reviews
Comment from GeraldShuler
I was looking for answers to the same questions I have always had. It is comforting to know that I am not the only one with no answers. Another question is about baldness. What's with "Hair today, gone tomorrow"?
You are a great writer and this was a most entertaining entry.
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2022
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I was looking for answers to the same questions I have always had. It is comforting to know that I am not the only one with no answers. Another question is about baldness. What's with "Hair today, gone tomorrow"?
You are a great writer and this was a most entertaining entry.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2022
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Thanks so much for the kind review and comments Gerald. If your picture is recent, I'd say that baldness has passed you by. I don't understand the whole baldness thing either, both my wife's father and mine had a whole head of hair, and I have at least half of what I used to have, but my twin boys are both getting bald. How odd.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Reading this post caused me to smile. My 28 year old son has a beard, well sort of, it has a lot of blank spaces. I don't understand why he keeps it. I also have a question for God. I am a girlie girlie, why on Earth did he choose me to have four sons. It doesn't make sense. I know he doesn't make mistakes, but please explain. LOL Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2022
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Reading this post caused me to smile. My 28 year old son has a beard, well sort of, it has a lot of blank spaces. I don't understand why he keeps it. I also have a question for God. I am a girlie girlie, why on Earth did he choose me to have four sons. It doesn't make sense. I know he doesn't make mistakes, but please explain. LOL Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2022
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Hello Barbara,
Thanks so much for reviewing and commenting on this post. You're right, God doesn't make mistakes. You obviously had something to impart to your sons. I had five daughters and had given up hope of having a boy, and was going to make sure I had no more children when my wife got pregnant with twin boys. One was born natural and one was born C-section, on different sides of midnight, so one has a birthday on 7/31 and his brother's is 8/1. Of a certainty, the Lord has a grand sense of humor.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
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He sure goes. A friend told me once that she knew why I got all boys. Her answer, so they would learn how to handle a strong woman. Not sure myself. LOL
Comment from nomi338
I very much agree with your surmising that God has a distinct sense of humor. Why indeed would hair continue to grow on the sides and back of men's heads, but refuse to continue to grow on top? At the same time, grow out of men's noses and ears, but not on the top of men's heads? Also, why does this phenomenon mostly affect men and not women?
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2022
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I very much agree with your surmising that God has a distinct sense of humor. Why indeed would hair continue to grow on the sides and back of men's heads, but refuse to continue to grow on top? At the same time, grow out of men's noses and ears, but not on the top of men's heads? Also, why does this phenomenon mostly affect men and not women?
Comment Written 14-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2022
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Hello Nomi- thanks so much for the kind review and comments. You've asked the million dollar question. If hair on your head is supposed to keep you warm, why do we lose it? My only thought is that perhaps He's trying to get those of us who live in the north to move to a milder climate, who knows? Aren't you glad that women don't have the same problem though?
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment from Terry Broxson
LOL, this is good work. You have done a nice job of explaining the growth of a young man to a middle-aged man. Wait till you get to be my age Seventy-five. In addition, to unwanted hair, you will have to deal with wrinkles and stuff (I don't want to alarm you so I will just leave it as stuff). Good job.
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2022
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LOL, this is good work. You have done a nice job of explaining the growth of a young man to a middle-aged man. Wait till you get to be my age Seventy-five. In addition, to unwanted hair, you will have to deal with wrinkles and stuff (I don't want to alarm you so I will just leave it as stuff). Good job.
Comment Written 13-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2022
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Hello Terry,
Somehow I've given you the impression that I'm middle aged. I'm pushing seventy, so I'm not too far behind you. I've got wrinkles and things, but didn't want to elaborate too much for the audience. This getting old sure is fun isn't it? I can't remember the last time I slept all night, either because something was hurting or I had to get up and pee. Thanks so much for the stars and comments. Hang in there.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment from Mrs. KT
Five stars times two, Tom!
Goodness!
I needed a good smile and laugh this morning, and your exceptionally well-crafted narration certainly provided both!
Ah! You brought back some very memorable moments that involved my son and his "three-haired" mustache! Poor guy...
Like you, my husband does not care to shave, and only does so under duress!
Smiles about your comment re: women and lack of hair in their ears. Rumor has it, however, that women, of a certain age, may "sprout" chin hair...some long enough to lassoo those "hedgehogs" you so aptly described!
Kudos all around!
Thank you for sharing!
diane
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2022
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Five stars times two, Tom!
Goodness!
I needed a good smile and laugh this morning, and your exceptionally well-crafted narration certainly provided both!
Ah! You brought back some very memorable moments that involved my son and his "three-haired" mustache! Poor guy...
Like you, my husband does not care to shave, and only does so under duress!
Smiles about your comment re: women and lack of hair in their ears. Rumor has it, however, that women, of a certain age, may "sprout" chin hair...some long enough to lassoo those "hedgehogs" you so aptly described!
Kudos all around!
Thank you for sharing!
diane
Comment Written 13-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2022
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Hello Diane my friend,
It was my turn to laugh at the comment that you made about the chin hair. I guess none of us gets off Scott free in this life do we? Where would the manufacturers of hair and skin products be if we all naturally maintained the appearance we wanted the world to see? Great to hear from you as always.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment from Susan Newell
Tom,
This one is impeccably written and full of humor. There is an easy answer to the facial hair. Just grow a beard! My husband stopped shaving at the end of 1981. I can't say that he couldn't take more care with grooming, but we've saved a lot of money on razors. Who knows why hair chooses to grow where it does, and who it picks to irritate by growing in all the wrong places. Great piece!
Sue
It takes quite a bit of practice to master the process, running a sharp piece of straight steel across the curves and valleys of your face. -- Aw c'mon, a little tiny face compared to armpits and legs? :-)
I look like a Lynx with the tufted ears. -- LOL
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2022
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Tom,
This one is impeccably written and full of humor. There is an easy answer to the facial hair. Just grow a beard! My husband stopped shaving at the end of 1981. I can't say that he couldn't take more care with grooming, but we've saved a lot of money on razors. Who knows why hair chooses to grow where it does, and who it picks to irritate by growing in all the wrong places. Great piece!
Sue
It takes quite a bit of practice to master the process, running a sharp piece of straight steel across the curves and valleys of your face. -- Aw c'mon, a little tiny face compared to armpits and legs? :-)
I look like a Lynx with the tufted ears. -- LOL
Comment Written 13-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2022
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Hello Sue, so nice to hear from you. Thanks for the exceptional rating and comments. Several ladies mentioned the armpits and legs. I guess you could always opt for the all natural look. When I was in Frankfurt so many years ago, I saw the first lady who was groomed that way. I've since only seen a few others here in the states. Frankly, I love a smooth woman and appreciate all the effort that your gender goes to for whatever reason. I too grew a beard for a short while last year on the boat. It's great for catching dropped food.
Have a blessed day gal.
Tom
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You are most welcome, and right about the functioning of a beard.
Comment from pookietoo
This is a funny story. I hope you enjoyed writing it. Best of luck in all your contest entries Keep enjoying your life. Enjoy the little things. Have a wonderful day.
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2022
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This is a funny story. I hope you enjoyed writing it. Best of luck in all your contest entries Keep enjoying your life. Enjoy the little things. Have a wonderful day.
Comment Written 13-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2022
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Thanks for the stars and comments Pookietoo. I did enjoy writing it. We all have so many memories to tap in to that are worthy of a few paragraphs. I appreciate your time reviewing this.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment from jenintorre
I really enjoyed reading your little story about hair. If made me smile as your observations are cute and funny. Actualllly women have more body hair than you think that's why there are so many products and pocedures to remove it as it must be kept secret. Fom men.
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2022
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I really enjoyed reading your little story about hair. If made me smile as your observations are cute and funny. Actualllly women have more body hair than you think that's why there are so many products and pocedures to remove it as it must be kept secret. Fom men.
Comment Written 13-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2022
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Hello Jen, thanks so much for taking the time to review my little story. I, for one, am grateful for all the work you ladies go to. I know that it's a lot of work, but I guess that's part of what makes you the fairer sex. I can only say, thanks, and keep up the good work, it's much appreciated.
Have a blessed day gal.
Tom
Comment from LJbutterfly
I thought this was an interesting and humorous read about some of the experiences a man encounters during the aging process. You're fortunate. Some men grow more hair in their ears than on their head. My dad shaved with a mug, a sliver of soap and a shaving brush, after which he splashed on Mennen Skin Bracer. Thanks for the memory.
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2022
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I thought this was an interesting and humorous read about some of the experiences a man encounters during the aging process. You're fortunate. Some men grow more hair in their ears than on their head. My dad shaved with a mug, a sliver of soap and a shaving brush, after which he splashed on Mennen Skin Bracer. Thanks for the memory.
Comment Written 12-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2022
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Hello Lorraine,
Ha, ha, ha, you brought back the memory of the skin bracer. I loved both the color and smell of that stuff. My dad used it as well. It looked good enough to drink. I'm glad I never did, but I was sure tempted. I appreciate the stars and comments.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Well, this is funny. You did a great job expressing your thoughts and feelings about shaving and hair in general. I enjoyed reading this info. I like the way you organized it from the first shave to where you are now. I can't imagine men, or anyone for that matter, shaving a man's face with an open blade like you see in old west movies--that would be dangerous in the wrong hands.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2022
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Well, this is funny. You did a great job expressing your thoughts and feelings about shaving and hair in general. I enjoyed reading this info. I like the way you organized it from the first shave to where you are now. I can't imagine men, or anyone for that matter, shaving a man's face with an open blade like you see in old west movies--that would be dangerous in the wrong hands.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 12-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2022
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Hello Jan, thanks for taking the time to review and comment. I don't know, when I consider the old "safety" razors, I sometimes wonder if the strait razor you spoke of wouldn't have been an alternative. As you mentioned though, they could be dangerous. One slip of the hand as it goes across the veins of your neck and it would be hard to put things back together again.
Have a blessed day gal.
Tom
