I was Beard before Beard was cool. . . (annoyed sigh)

    Some of you may remember way way back in the day (like 2012) when having a beard made a real statement, such as; "I have more important things to do than shave", "I don't want to look like I'm in junior high." or "I'm really a pirate." How I miss the days when I didn't have to explain that I don't wear a beard, I just haven't shaved this week.....or month.....or ever if I can help it.

     Don't get me wrong, I have certainly fallen victim to hip style trends. Fortunately my mother did me the solid of not buying me hammer pants when I was in 4th grade (excellent parenting mom).  I don't blame a fella for spending way more time in front of a mirror than any man should, attempting to look as hip and drop dead sexy us bearded pioneers. For those of you that are beard come lately's, I absolutely intended to inform you that you are being ridiculous (you will get over it).... Did anyone ever think that maybe women just got tired of looking at our faces? (pause for effect).... 

    The real question is what will the next must have trend in men's sex appeal be? I really hope it's having a dad belly (I earned mine), I'm fairly sure the passing fad of visible abs (washboard style) is so last year. After all, the ladies need a soft place to lay their heads after us logger bellied, bearded mountain men show them what a man that doesn't wax is made of. Live. Love. Laugh. Shave or don't, I am now officially over it.... end of rant.