I’ve had an insane week. I was without my computer for four days, which sucks any time of the year…but really? During final edits on my novel and Nanowrimo? REALLY? The good news is my computer is back and now I can read posts, comment, write-my-ass-off, edit, yada yada yada. I’m BURSTING with relief and happiness. In celebration, I’d love to share with you why I’m so grateful for November. Indulge me…I needed a silly outlet today.
Ahhh, sweet November. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways…
November brings a symphony of color when the leaves change. Sometimes, I look at the spectacular reds, oranges, and yellows and can’t believe colors can be so vivid and stunning. Just feast your eyes on this gorgeous display of nature at its best:
November means cold weather, and I get to break out warm leggings, sweaters, boots and cute jackets. I just know this will be so warm and soft against my skin:
November means hot cocoa and nutella. I love those single serving cups of nutella that come with their own dipping sticks. My kids eat all the sticks, but never finish all the nutella. So I have to, obviously. It’s remarkable how long one’s tongue can get when trying to get that last lick from the bottom of the cup. Don’t even tell me you can look at this and your mouth not water:
November means pumpkin patches. We love walking the rows of pumpkins and gourds, sipping warm apple cider and bundling together against the cool breeze, searching for just the right ones to decorate the porch. Look at our bounty, so large and firm:
November means Thanksgiving, and I have so much to be thankful for this year. Not the least of which is this:
November means the start of the holiday season. Stores stock Christmas merchandise and Jingle Bells plays over speakers nearly everywhere you go. I can just picture these chestnuts roasting over my fire:
I just know there’s another reason I love November, but I can’t seem to put my finger on it. Do you know what it is? What do you love about November? Tell me, maybe it’ll jog my memory. I feel I’m missing something important…
I don’t know, but it reminds me that I am fond of December for some reason 😉
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🙂 great minds….
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*snorks* Can’t put your finger on it, huh? *grinning so hard* I’m SO SURE!
Anywayyyyy *goes back to read post, having already missed FRIST, and (hopefully) scored SECUND*
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you were sooooo close! Frist.5!
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Pfft. Frist five indeed!
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You’ve got the most gorgeous pumpkins, BW 😉 I appreciate the photo-tour of your world and how stunning November seems to be where you are. Thank goodness you got your computer back so that you could share these awesome pictures of your world with us 😀
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I thought you in particular would enjoy my pumpkins 🙂
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That’s one of my perks, right?
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I don’t know. You have so many perks, I can’t keep count. 🙂
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Guess that makes me ‘perky’ then 😉
*shrugs disarmingly* awh well…all I know is that I am THEE luckiest ever person. And still a bit star-struck 🙂
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Honestly, though those men are quite handsome, all I can think of when I see facial hair is how coarse and scratchy is feels on my face. Ouch. Guess I’m another Princess and the Pea.
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As a perpetual beard wearer, I would note that beards aren’t as scratchy when they are seasoned, i.e., grown out to at least an inch. Granted, my hair, regardless of where it is, seems to be fine and soft. So, at best, I would understand if people told me it was too ticklish.
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Yes! Definitely softer once grown out.
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What to one woman is ticklish, to another is overwhelming. I’m a bit on the sensitive side and can’t stand the fact that my husband shaves with an electric razor rather than a blade. Feels like sandpaper!
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Indeed. I learned that, *ahem* rather the hard way. I’m grateful to be settled down with someone who puts up with me.
And yes, the blade is the way to go. I’ve switched from cartridges to the old-school double bladed safety razors. I ❤ my German-made Merkur. I'd like to eventually learn how to shave with a straight razor (I have good means to keep blades cuthroat sharp), but there's too much risk to my kids, especially my son– even if I locked it up tight. (The double-blade razor already is.)
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I use safet y razors. Luckily none of us is a cutter.
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Cimmy took a hand with mine and she said she could see the difference for herself, too. Most of the time, she just lets it go, and most of the time (most! but not all) I don’t mind terribly. Once in a while she’ll shave for me.
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Sometimes it’s good scratchy, sometimes not. Either way, visually, I lurve me a man with some facial hair!
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Those definitely are some handsome hunks.
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haaaaaaaaaHHaaaa.
I can see you like, um, beards. The last dude REALLY turns my crank! WOWWWWWW.
And about hot cocoa and nutella. I LOooooooooove! xxxxx kiss from MN.
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I do. I really, really do love facial hair on a man, and Movember is a national holiday as far as I’m concerned. *swoon*
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The photos just make the post. Thanks for the eye candy. November might become one of my favorite months because of them.
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Yes! November lovers unite! *fist bump*
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Love this. So glad that you shared your clever mind. I found cause to linger over your thoughts.
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linger away! that’s what they’re there for. 🙂
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I’m sorry…did you say something? I was distracted by the abundant beauty of November.
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he he he glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
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I just can’t put a finger on it but all these dudes remind me of the Geico caveman!
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Beards. So easy, a caveman could grow one.
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HA! good one!
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PHIL! no no no. My guys are much cuter and sexier. But that caveman is starting to look good…..
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I’d hit that.
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That’s my girl. 🙂
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there is something about a guy with a beard… somehow when naked they all seem to have socks on or something… they never quite look undressed.
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hahaha I never thought of it that way, Zoe.
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Is this your way of telling us you won’t shave your legs again until April?
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Oh snap!
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How’d you guess, Scott? Of course that’s what I’m telling you.
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I don’t know how I guessed. I was under the influence of coffeh at the time. It must have given me temporary super powers.
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I really enjoyed seeing November through your eyes. 🙂 Also, novel? Go you! I should visit more often.
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Thanks, Katia! Nice to see you, sweet lady. Glad you enjoyed my November pictures. 🙂
and yes, novel happening sooooooon.
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Well, nothing wrong with a little facial hair on the right face. Happy November and glad that computer is fixed. That is a real stress-maker.
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It really was stressful! I’ve never been so grateful for a laptop in my whole life! I’ve barely been off it since I got it back. *pets computer*
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Did somebody say something about facial hair? BTW, they do not look like the Geico caveman a bit, Regular Guy.
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THANK YOU! See, Phil? *sticks tongue out at Phil*
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Yeah, listen to your wife, Phil.
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I’m surprised you didn’t mention Movember, Beth. I haven’t participated (yet) because I’m unwilling to start out clean-shaven and usually by this time, I’m already growing out a Van Dyke goatee full for the winter anyways.
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Movember is my Christmas. 🙂
Love goatees. My hubby is reaping the benefits of my goatee appreciation this month. *wink*
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Good!
I’m so blessed that Cimmy appreciates all my hair, whether I shave some of it or not. We are a bit perplexed by the new trends of men removing their body hair, especially; we believe that men should be hairy.
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yes, buuuuuut, back hair has got to go.
I enjoy some chest hair and a nice happy trail, but no hair sweaters, please. hahaha
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To each their own. Cimmy & I have a friend who really digs hair sweaters. (I don’t have one.)
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Mmmmm… Chestnuts and Thanksgiving. I want to rub up against all of those right now. The hard first frost of the season. Mmmmm…
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hahaha first hard frost. I’m so happy to see you here. I had so much fun with you on my G-spot post. I was hoping you’d poke your cute lil nose over here today. 🙂
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Of course, I gotchoo on speed dial, baby.
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*swoons*
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I’m sorry. Did you say something?
I couldn’t see the screen for the drool 🙂
YAY! So great to see you, Beth! Love that you are editing your novel and doing NaNoWriMo (sooo…does that mean TWO novels?) I’ve got about 12K left on mine and hope to finish tomorrow!!
I have missed you!!
Sorry for the random sentences….for some reason I’m having a hard time concentrating. xo
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Michelle! I miss you, too! In fact, I almost contacted you the other day for a composting questions: do you compost your dryer lint? My mom told me I should, but doesn’t it have pet hair in it, and therefore not good for the compost?
Yes, nano. UGH I have less then 20,000 words, but I started knowing I probably wouldn’t finish this year. I needed it, though. It forces me to think about other characters and stories. I’m re-working a novel I wrote about 5 years ago, totally re-writing it. It’s been good to work on that. And yes, I hope to pub this one as well, but probably not for about 6 months or so (and by that I mean a year because that’s how slow I actually work)
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I am just so proud and inspired, Beth! I can’t wait to see the finished product.
I do use dryer lint (if i’m ambitious enough to get it from the basement to the outside). I DO have dog hair in it. Lots….it drives me craaaaazy!!
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I’ve got friends who are into beards, but me? Nah… At least not the full on thick ones. They always make me think of brillo pads…and I worry that stuff will get caught in them. Like food. Or bugs.
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I mainly love how they look. I think they’re sexy as hell, but I do agree they can be scratchy and – if not kept clean – gross. I love how angular and cut they make men’s faces. Oh and rugged. Oh and chiseled. *sigh*
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I dunno…I think I might have to go back and read again to help you recall what your other reason is…
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hahaha Lisa. Yes, please…enjoy. If you like these, you should visit my “special” pinterest board. http://www.pinterest.com/bethteliho/who-put-this-board-here
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I’m on it.
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See you in when you resurface, Lisa! About nine hours from now……
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I too missed half this post, something about chestnuts?… Thank you so much for the unexpected gift.
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LOL you’re so very welcome. It’s all about the chestnuts….
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I’ve never wanted to be an acoustic guitar so badly in my entire life……
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holy lord, you’re not kidding. *slurp*
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They don’t call it No Shave November for nothing.
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Yessss, Movember is a holy month for me.
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I think we see different Novembers. All I have seen recently is snow.
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Really, Jon? Look closer. Look here:
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You offer a valid and poignant counter argument while heating up the debate. For that I applaud your efforts.
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See? I take care of mah menz.
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If that’s Taylor Kinney – two thumbs up for Chicago Fire!! And THANK YOU, THANK YOU for Scarlet and Natalie that I (thank gawd) caught just now in the comment above mine! Don’t forget Kate! Good post (as always), Beth 🙂
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Mike, if I remember correctly, I put K.B. On that board JUST FOR YOU. 🙂
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I love your Novembers too. 🙂
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Ahhh, Blog Woman….I had a feeling you’d concur. 🙂
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I’d normally consider myself more of a summer girl, but I’ve kind of been loving the cold weather lately! There’s nothing like wrapping up warm before heading out into the cold weather! The start of the holiday season is always a winner too!
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Catherine, I totally agree. I love the cold, but it can get old real fast, which is why I appreciate Texas. Just as I’m getting a little beat down by cold, we’re gifted with a few 70 degree days. 🙂
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First you put chocolate on my porch, and then you give me this? Have I told you lately that I love you. So proud of all of your hard work this month. Can’t wait for my favorite bearded hottie to be in my hands again. Oh November, how are you already half way over?
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Why do I not think you’re talking about your husband?
Am I completely off track here? Knowing you, it’s some literary character…
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I am NOT talking about my husband. I’m talking about a hottie in Beth’s book that makes me want to lick my screen when I read about him.
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*panics* I know! November is going way too fast, and then Jim will have to shave his goatee and life as I know it ends. *pouts*
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Hurry. Run! Get caught….right now! Twice!
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What? Were there words on this page too? My ears are buzzing and I couldn’t bring myself to actually look at the letters and words strung together. Which is a shame since I love the way you put words together. When my heart rate returns to normal I’ll go back and read 🙂 I love a hairy man. Mine sports a bear whenever work allows. I actually get kind of pissed when he shaves it so he can look “corporate.” Our Halloween costume this year centered around his facial hair. He shaved so he had a fu-man mustache and lamb chops and we went as hippies. I had to restrain myself from jumping him all night… ’twas fun.
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I knew you’d appreciate this post, Gretchen. *wink*
My husband shaves for work, too. I hate it. One day, he’ll retire and be the goatee’d beast I love to ravage. 🙂
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~It’s the most wonderful time of the year~
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*throws tinsel on a bearded hottie*
Yes. yes it is.
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Cute post – I really enjoyed the tongue in cheek humor.
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Thanks, Vanessa. I needed some silly fun over here this weekend. 🙂
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I never had a beard fetish until today.
The ink and the muscles don’t hurt, either. Happy November, gorgeous!
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ohhhh the facial hair makes them so chiseled and rugged. Add the tats and hot bodies and, well, that’s a naughty boy that needs a spanking. hahahaha
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You know I was just thinking yesterday how not long ago the big grizzly beard thing kinda freaked me out…but the seventies always come back somehow, I am kinda starting to dig it 🙂 and the above is proof of point. Thank you. Very much. Xoxox
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It does seem to be trending, doesn’t it? I never EVER liked beards until a few years ago. I always loved scruff, but beards were a big NO. I guess it’s been all the long beards on models and in the media. It just grew on me. *gulp* Yum.
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I was waiting for a Movember reference 🙂 Not really a beard fan myself, though my hubby grows it to stay warm in the winter. Sigh. Perhaps I should suggest a photo-shoot…. hmmm inspiration! Thx!
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Beards are probably way more aesthetically pleasing than they are physically comfortable (for women). But hey, nothing like some eye candy to brighten your day, amirite?
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Yes leaves and pumpkins and apple cider and chocolate….. And yes Beards are nice to look at but it took me many many months to adjust to my husbands beard
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Too scratchy?
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Oh my, I’m drooling. You just had to go and drop Joe Manganiello in my face. “So large and firm.”
Stick a fork in me. I’m done.
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Gawd, I know. He’s so dreamy and his body…..omfg…..heaven.
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Oooooooooooooh Beth!
November means that December will be even better.
Were there other words between those hotnessess? I may have missed it…
❤ x
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The words don’t even matter. it’s all about the pics. 🙂
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You never fail to make me laugh.
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You are too funny with all of these pictures of this guy. 🙂 I agree about November. Fall is my favorite time here in AZ. We get a break from the heat and this is the month when we start to see the real drop in temperatures and all the stuff you’re talking about is more of a reality. We don’t have a lot of pretty trees changing color leaves, but I love it here and I love the colors of fall that people use and the nutella and the coffee or hot chocolate, etc. 🙂
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The husband just got back from AZ yesterday! He said it was really nice outside. He went running twice and loves being able to see mountains on the horizon.
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If your goal was to make me uncomfortably turned on while at work today, you have achieved said goal. Thanks a lot. 🙂
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Yes, Deborah. That was my goal. *high-fives self*
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Nooooooooo to No Shave November…. I’m all for smoothness 😉 And let’s not even talk about the manscaping when it come to my hubby’s back.
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clean shaven? nopitynopenope. I needs me some scruff.
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I hear you. About the computer… Try being out of a computer for a WEEK.
A WEEK!!!!! OMFG. We run a BUSINESS for crying out loud. I had to use an effing PENCIL.
And meanwhile I picked up like 5 new google+ followers who are 9th grade boys from my daughter’s school, which means my blog could/might/may be read/seen/commented on by the parents of the kids at our private/Christian school, which means I have to be even more PG than I already was, which sucks and makes me wish I had an anonymous blog because HELLO NOVEMBER.
;p pleh
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OMFG STEF! A week? And then school moms reading you, causing you to FILTER (the eff word). That suuuuuuucks. 😦
and no. Just no to a pencil.
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🙂 The hub always has a goatee, but during Movember, he has a full beard. ❤
Oh, cute guys, B! wink
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I wish Jim could keep his goatee all year! I’m putting all my efforts into convincing him he should keep it full time. you know, with my womanly ways. 🙂
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I can’t even articulate how much I love you. F’real.
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*grins* feeling is mutual, m’dear. 🙂
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In general, I think putting links to my stuff on other pages is in poor taste, but in appreciation of your wonderful post I wanted to share my sort-of manifesto, and to thank you on behalf of the hirsute. You won a fan today.
https://oldroadapples.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/hipster-god-beards-are-best/comment-page-1/
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