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11-JAN-2008

11

Today I'm appreciating change. We all change, and we can all change
things that are no longer serving us. At the same time, I'm trying
to honor those moments when, in the middle of a change, everything
looks like a failure. Those moments when it's too late to go back
to first base, and second base looks like it's a LONG way away!

The key seems to be hanging in there, trusting my gut, and moving
forward. And remembering that almost anything can be undone or redone.

So...which way should I go? No beard, or re-beard?

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Date/Time11-Jan-2008 08:51:45
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Monte Dodge25-Feb-2008 02:30
Vote,, I read a story of the best pilot in bush Alaska shaved off half his beard to " Freak Out" his Japanese Clients on Mt. Denali.. Cool!!!
1moremile17-Jan-2008 01:23
At least you had the good sense to stop before it was too late.
Greg Harp16-Jan-2008 05:04
:) I'm with Laine on this one. I tried this once--for a day. It was a riot.
virginiacoastline12-Jan-2008 20:45
LOL! @ Laine
laine8212-Jan-2008 15:23
Why not leave it as it is...you would really be individual & stand out in a crowd. :>)
shatterbug12-Jan-2008 07:10
Hmmm, a younger look without the beard, a more distinguished look with it...what do you choose?
Hodero11-Jan-2008 23:19
yes,...to glue it back on !
;-))
Hodero11-Jan-2008 23:18
Hope you saved the other half....
Cindi Smith11-Jan-2008 22:01
I think half and half is good......
JW11-Jan-2008 20:12
What is it about this time of year and beards?! You look call whatever!
Rene Hales11-Jan-2008 20:04
I like Laura's idea. Take it all off and then regrow when the mood strikes you. Perhaps that gives you the best of all worlds.--Rene
Guest 11-Jan-2008 19:49
"almost anything can be done or redone"....good thing to remember! Trusting that still small inner voice is another thing that has proven true over many years for me. keep your eyes on the goal and take baby steps to get there....if the whole journey looks overwhelming, make your goal the one single step you take each day.
as for the beard....shave it all all and then go for that "five o'clock shadow" look.
Robin Reid11-Jan-2008 18:46
I must admit that I had re-look at my shot taken the other day to remind myself if you had a beard then! That said, I think keeping or removing the beard is about what it says internally to you. Beyond that, this is too good a picture to have been Photoshopped, so that means you undoubtedly already shaved the other half off by the time you get this. BTW, I love this series. And it is a much fun shot.
J. Scott Coile11-Jan-2008 18:41
Maybe the half and half works ;-)
Guest 11-Jan-2008 18:12
Inspired by David Letterman no doubt!
Barbara Heide11-Jan-2008 17:46
well, you might have to stay like this...as I prefer without the beard and Jola with...
Great idea though! lol
Jola Dziubinska11-Jan-2008 17:39
Re-beard, Gary, fast!!!
royalld11-Jan-2008 17:38
As in crossing the ocean, I think you have reached the point of no return.
Command that razor to sail-on to the other side, my friend.
Scott Browne11-Jan-2008 17:27
I think you should leave it just like this . . . and then shave the diagonally opposite half of your head. Yeah, that would be a cool look!
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