I have hated to shave since I got to where I had to. For my teen years and young adulthood, I shaved 2-3 times a week March-August; put the razor down Sept 1 and left it there until late April.
Then I got married – but I still insisted on giving my face a break on Friday.
Now I’m old & retired, and I shave every day. Why?
I have discovered that, while dark stubble can give ou the dangerous bad boy look,white stubble just gives you the scary wino look……….
The Covid Thing ain’t over. Neither is the Monkeypox Thing. But Climate breakdown will finish us off anyway, so go infect yourself. Due to Covids effects on the brain the distress won’t be as bad as for those that see our civilisation crumble clear minded but unable to help it.
Hubby decided to quit shaving when he retired. He is part First Nations, and has a very sparse beard. For the first couple of months he just looked as if the moths had been at him, but eventually it came right.
COVID shutdown Walmart’s answer to “Well we sell food, so all the other stuff bought is close to the food!” All other merchants suffered for no reason.
As a telecommuter, I shave only on Friday evenings. Only because I spend the weekends outside on my bike and sunscreen goes on – and later washes off of – smooth skin with much less time and effort than with an unshaved face.
I wish I had nothing to shave. As for clothes only at home can I do without any. And COVID22 is still busy infecting and killing. Also, more are getting Long CoVID from being infected too many times.
My retired husband rarely wears clothes in the house of the private back yard. No, I don’t want to see a 70 y/o running around neked. A 19 y/o pool boy, sure. He also gets the mail and sometimes talks to the neighbors, wearing just a towel. I’ve told him if the cops ever come for him, don’t call me. He can enjoy being naked with “Bubba” in his prison cell.
Husband has shaved every day since he could/needed to. When he has been ill over the years – still shaved every day. He does not like how his face feels when he does not.
alasko over 2 years ago
Clothes?
Lightpainter over 2 years ago
Shaving is optional.
finzleftright over 2 years ago
I’m right there with him. I generally just shave on days when I’m going to see someone “important.” Doctors and such.
Tyge over 2 years ago
The infinite fallout of the Great COVID debacle! 8^ )
Jason Allen over 2 years ago
I’m glad facial hair made a comeback. I just can’t be bothered to shave.
nosirrom over 2 years ago
The less you shave the longer your razor lasts.
Cozmik Cowboy over 2 years ago
I have hated to shave since I got to where I had to. For my teen years and young adulthood, I shaved 2-3 times a week March-August; put the razor down Sept 1 and left it there until late April.
Then I got married – but I still insisted on giving my face a break on Friday.
Now I’m old & retired, and I shave every day. Why?
I have discovered that, while dark stubble can give ou the dangerous bad boy look,white stubble just gives you the scary wino look……….
unfair.de over 2 years ago
The Covid Thing ain’t over. Neither is the Monkeypox Thing. But Climate breakdown will finish us off anyway, so go infect yourself. Due to Covids effects on the brain the distress won’t be as bad as for those that see our civilisation crumble clear minded but unable to help it.
PoodleGroomer over 2 years ago
I preview my daily activities asking myself if that is going to require pants.
ScullyUFO over 2 years ago
General (later President) Eisenhower claimed he could do it in 7 seconds.
Skeptical Meg over 2 years ago
We all have our bears to cross.
[Traveler] Premium Member over 2 years ago
I hate the stubble look. Not a fan of beards either. Shave every day without fail. I do use an electric razor though.
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 2 years ago
He does not have to worry…peach fuzz!
assrdood over 2 years ago
One of my “bucket list” items was to get a shave at the barber shop. I was told “nobody does that any more”. Guess I’m out of luck.
fuzzbucket Premium Member over 2 years ago
That’s why I haven’t shaved in 40 years.
Ceeg22 Premium Member over 2 years ago
You haven’t been going to work for years already, why would you need to start shaving again?
trainnut1956 over 2 years ago
Just go to the store, Arlo. The sign out front says “No Shirt, No Shoes, No service.” It doesn’t say you have to wear pants.
Dani Rice over 2 years ago
Hubby decided to quit shaving when he retired. He is part First Nations, and has a very sparse beard. For the first couple of months he just looked as if the moths had been at him, but eventually it came right.
Teto85 Premium Member over 2 years ago
I shaved for years. Moving up here and semi-retirement and telemedicine I decided to let it grow and I could not be happier.
joefearsnothing over 2 years ago
As far as I’m concerned, shaving when I want to is just one of the joys of retirement!
raybarb44 over 2 years ago
Every other day could work….
formathe over 2 years ago
I shave more often that i want because the missus doesn’t like stubble burn in those sensitive spots. ’I would do anything for love,,,,,,"
Searcy9320 over 2 years ago
COVID shutdown Walmart’s answer to “Well we sell food, so all the other stuff bought is close to the food!” All other merchants suffered for no reason.
EMGULS79 over 2 years ago
As a telecommuter, I shave only on Friday evenings. Only because I spend the weekends outside on my bike and sunscreen goes on – and later washes off of – smooth skin with much less time and effort than with an unshaved face.
KEA over 2 years ago
yep
paranormal over 2 years ago
What kind of work do they do???
gregnem3 over 2 years ago
“The covid thing” isn’t over
CougarAllen over 2 years ago
“Back during the covid thing”???
It’s currently killing almost 500 Americans PER DAY — and winter is coming.
Scott S over 2 years ago
When I was WFH for 15 months I dressed & shaved every day.
Preceded by showering. Also every day.
christelisbetty over 2 years ago
Janis might be more willing to take a lot more of your “hints” if she didn’t get rug burn from stubble.
Sneaker over 2 years ago
When i get tired of shaving I just grow a beard for several months! Easy as pie!
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 2 years ago
I wish I had nothing to shave. As for clothes only at home can I do without any. And COVID22 is still busy infecting and killing. Also, more are getting Long CoVID from being infected too many times.
KevinCarson over 2 years ago
“Back during the COVID thing”? The transmission rates and death rates are as high as they were at the peak of the 2020 lockdowns.
ChrisTrey over 2 years ago
My retired husband rarely wears clothes in the house of the private back yard. No, I don’t want to see a 70 y/o running around neked. A 19 y/o pool boy, sure. He also gets the mail and sometimes talks to the neighbors, wearing just a towel. I’ve told him if the cops ever come for him, don’t call me. He can enjoy being naked with “Bubba” in his prison cell.
mafastore over 2 years ago
Husband has shaved every day since he could/needed to. When he has been ill over the years – still shaved every day. He does not like how his face feels when he does not.