Tom’s Two Cents

I had a beard for the last two weeks, but it got really itchy. So here are some photos and some manly beard quotes. If you are thinking of growing one, go for it. But realize that having a beard takes as much work as not having one (you have to trim it, etc). Unless you are going for a total mountain man look.

Beard quotes from Wikipedia:

• “There are two kinds of people in this world that go around beardless — boys and women — and I am neither one.” -Greek saying

• “A kiss without a moustache, is like soup without salt.” - Breton saying

• “A man without a moustache is like a cat without a tail.” - Arab Saying

• “A woman with a beard looks like a man. A man without a beard looks like a woman.” - Afghan Saying

I just returned from a nice family trip in Southern California. There is definitely a difference between vacations and family trips. A true vacation, as in a rest or a break, would probably not involve kids. I enjoyed reading Justin’s take on The Happiest Place On Earth. It was fun spending time in the sun with Justin and Marion and Dave and their families. We played at the beach/pool and spent a few days at the Disneyland. Legoland was fun too. This time the kids had earned their own money, although somehow it all still came out of my bank account. Anyway, enjoy the photos…
http://flickr.com/photos/caswell_tom/sets/72157605456925458/

I think I have been a really good sport. Two weddings in two months! Luckily all of my brothers and sisters are married now, so I am hoping to not have to attend any more weddings for a while. I’ll defer to Justin’s rant on weddings so I don’t have to write one.