Apparently we need to talk about my hair. I had no idea that growing my hair out a bit would be cause for conversation, and yet it keeps coming up. People have wondered what was different about me. I have been asked if I am dyeing my hair (I'm not). I've been asked if I lost weight (I wish). And I've heard an ongoing debate about whether longer hair makes me look older or younger (younger is winning out). I've also had people randomly reach out and touch my hair, which is a new experience for me. I had no idea.

 

So let me explain what led to this. I had to grow my hair out to portray Bob Hope at the Symphony Society Cabaret fundraiser back in February. Hope had long locks that he slicked back, which is the look I was going for. That meant I had to forgo a couple of my routine haircuts that typically come every three weeks. Then, after the fundraiser when it was time to go get my hair cut, I was sick and had to cancel the appointment. I decided to let it go and see what would happen. That's it. There was no plan. I think I ended up going nearly four months without a haircut, which is probably the longest I've gone without a haircut. Ever.