And KarenK: Why, thank you! And you’re very welcome. I may very well get my hair trimmed sometime soon, actually, just enough so that I can more easily let it be loose instead of tied up in a ponytail. But it’s not a high priority, and I’m very lazy.

since i’ve had to be the Responsible Adult (or at least do a good job of faking it) this last decade (taking care of my folks & all the stuff you already know about) i’d been keeping my hair short. but when it was time recently to get another trim, i called my barber (a really cool brit and buddy i’ve known for at least a dozen years) and there was no answer. nor from his cell, nor email. i don’t know what happened (i hope nothing too terrible) but he’s apparently out of business and has effectively dropped off the face of the earth. so rather than go to whichever random person at the local supercuts i’ve decided to let it grow out again – 15 years ago i had it down to my nipples, so we’ll see how far it goes this time! (though i do keep my bangs trimmed to keep it out of my eyes and so i don’t inhale it into my nose when i snore and wake myself up).