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Thanks, Jeri

Not long ago, Jeri mentioned something about disguising mutton as a lamb. Since I have always been "sheepish" living in the country (but that's another blog), I found the comment amusing. The statement was in reference to coloring her hair a different shade of blonde. I could understand the rationale: I don't feel like my chronological age any more than she does.

My birthday is next weekend, although I won't go on and on about it like some people do since I have one every year. I'll still be "in my 50s", so it's not too traumatic--unless I ponder it too closely. Fifty wasn't too bad, but 59? Yipes! I think about how much time I could possibly have left in good health, and then the traumatic part starts! I had been Ok with getting older, until the idea actually took hold, now I'm not sure exactly how Ok I really am with it.

But back to disguising mutton! I mentioned then to Jeri that I had stopped coloring my beard a few years ago. I figured I'd try life as a geezer, and as I said, it was Ok for awhile. But I had some Just For Men left from years ago, and I decided that now was the time.....

That stuff is only supposed to be good for a few months, so I figured I'd leave it on for longer than 5 minutes as directed. I think they lie! It worked fine. But you decide....



Or, how about the real me... senile perhaps, living in 1967, but it feels right....



Donna asked more than once if I have a girlfriend or if I plan on cheating. I hope the only reason she's asking is because of the jokes I made when I let it turn gray. "Donna doesn't want me to color it. She thinks the young girls won't flirt with me when it's gray."

So now, deeper questions to ponder.... at my age, exactly what is a "young gurl?"


posted on Mar 10, 2012 7:47 AM ()

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Just take good care of yourself the best you can. Be like me; do whatever it takes to make yourself look & feel good. The best thing is to look in the mirror & like what you see. Sometimes I scare the hell out of myself!! but I keep on trying . . . .
comment by blogsterella on Mar 26, 2012 11:55 AM ()
Yup, I looked in the mirror and saw gray one too many times!
reply by jjoohhnn on Mar 26, 2012 1:07 PM ()
I've had a beard (or version of) for, let's see, nearly 45 years. Au natural. It's who I am. And Happy Birthday, "young man"! I'm soon to follow.
comment by solitaire on Mar 13, 2012 5:35 AM ()
I grew mine in graduate school. One of the instructors suggested either growing a beard or wearing a tie. something for clients to "grab on to" so to speak. I went with both at the time. The director mentioned that she had been married to her husband for 25 years and hasn't seen his face. Geez.. I'm thinking, apeman? Anyway, happy almost (or almost past now) b-day to you too!
reply by jjoohhnn on Mar 26, 2012 1:11 PM ()
Awe, that's so sweet that she's concerned about ya being hit on. I like the beard colored, looks good!
comment by kristilyn3 on Mar 11, 2012 12:12 PM ()
Oh yeah, "sweet". Anyway, you have good taste, thanx.
reply by jjoohhnn on Mar 26, 2012 1:06 PM ()
comment by panthurdreams on Mar 11, 2012 10:16 AM ()
reply by jjoohhnn on Mar 26, 2012 1:11 PM ()
I love the new look. You are only as old as you feel. The sixties were when
I came alive. It just suited me. After 40, I never minded the additional
years. I am just glad to be here.
comment by elderjane on Mar 11, 2012 6:18 AM ()
Yup, getting old sure beats the alternative!
reply by jjoohhnn on Mar 26, 2012 1:05 PM ()
I wasn't much bothered about being 50 something, but hitting 60 gave me pause, something about it. Many good years to go, I'm determined to make the most of them.
comment by troutbend on Mar 10, 2012 8:34 PM ()
I think I had the same experience... at 59 instead of 60!
reply by jjoohhnn on Mar 26, 2012 1:05 PM ()
The color looks fine and natural. You did okay. I was coloring my hair a dark blonde (lighter is better as one ages) as my brown hair had turned mousey. But I haven't colored it in six months and guess what, underneath it is pure white. I have a dark patch at the nape of my neck. Who knew. And all that was taking place while I wasn't paying attention. Phew.
comment by tealstar on Mar 10, 2012 3:56 PM ()
I'll go with medium brown next time.. It's holding up well, I'm surprised. It's been a few weeks.
reply by jjoohhnn on Mar 26, 2012 1:12 PM ()
Who said, "Vanity thy name is woman."? Oh ya, a man!
At 64 DH's silver is turning white. I don't care what colour his hair is or even if he's got any. I love him just the same.
comment by nittineedles on Mar 10, 2012 12:57 PM ()
That's good for both of you. I think Donna feels the same way. If my beard was white like my buddy's I'd probably be happy with it. But I got tired of the dull, dirty gray. It's all about ME, not what other people think (although I suppose Donna gets some sort of a vote).
reply by jjoohhnn on Mar 10, 2012 1:35 PM ()
Great pic wif yer geetar!
comment by hobbie on Mar 10, 2012 12:22 PM ()
Thanx Hoppie.... feel better soon lil dude! and yer daddy too!
reply by jjoohhnn on Mar 10, 2012 1:33 PM ()
"I won't go on and on about it like some people do since I have one every year." Ah but I won't talk about it for another 4 years!!!

I found reaching your 60s brings a sense of peace regarding the ills of old age--you don't fret or worry but just handle/manage them as they come along.

I am all for growing old naturally--just as a fact (look at all the gossip columns) guys with gray hair get more girls than those who color their hair--well those with money anyway and/or Trump.

I do know for a 76 year old man someone at 59 is a 'kid' to me!

By the way I like a trimmed beard such as yours--all of a sudden it is taking forever for my beard to grow in!
comment by greatmartin on Mar 10, 2012 8:18 AM ()
As I'll be saying to Marg in a minute (above), if my beard was white like my buddy's I'd probably be Ok with it, but mine is a dirty gray. So, who knows, I might let it go gray again as the JFM wears off. The beard isn't the core of my being.
reply by jjoohhnn on Mar 10, 2012 1:32 PM ()
all the pictures there are great.You have a full head of hair which most guys do not have.
my suggestion is get rid of the beard.The rest is fine.Look do not worry about getting older t his is a myth.If you feel good about yourself then let it me.Maybe see a video there playing guitar?
the sixties are not bad and the seventies along with the eighties.
comment by fredo on Mar 10, 2012 8:01 AM ()
I was never satisfied with my appearance until I grew the beard in graduate school about 15 years ago. I only wish that I had done it sooner. Trust me on this: removing the beard would not be an improvement. Good point about the hair--not even a bald spot on top--I'm fortunate.
reply by jjoohhnn on Mar 10, 2012 1:29 PM ()

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