Mary

The first two times in my life I've burst into tears and yelled, "No! No!" and they're the same day. Not about me; just trying to say how I feel. I know it's a much worse day for many others. I miss my friends. Hugs to all of you.

I PM'd you a list of recommendations. Hope it helps.

I have tweeted like twice ever. I use it to find people I need to write to/about whom I can't find any other way. But when it first started, I thought it would be a good way to find tacos or keep up with people who are traveling . . . if I ever got a smartphone, which I still haven't, not because I'm old, but because you people don't support me in the style to which I'd like to become accustomed.

It really depends on the raw materials you have to work with. I agree if you're doing it to cut down on maintenance, then don't be concerned what you look like. But Mr. Mary, for example, looks serious, dignified, and professional with his beard groomed off his neck, and since he's a school nurse, and a male school nurse freaks some people out (not the kids or parents, generally -- they are cool), those are good goals. He actually looks better with the beard than without.

It's like when some dude on Yahoo! Answers asked "If you're balding, should you shave your head or comb over?" and I answered, "Get a freakin' professional haircut from someone who knows how to cut thinning hair, and you will look all studly." Not everybody can pull everything off.

^It's strange and interesting to see someone with Shizz Captain status, who joined well before almost anyone in the minibosses forum, whom I've never even heard of.

I know it is, and I take that in the friendly spirit in which you offer it. Just about anyone here who does know me will also testify that I've been rather inactive on all of the forums for the past few years. I've had some mobility problems (they're getting better) and haven't been going to shows much and I also broke down and joined Facebook, aaaaaaa . . .

I always start a topic when there are Phoenix kittens to adopt. FYI. Happy New Year, Jace!