pogonotrophy - noun - the act of growing and grooming facial hair
Here's a new and different one: pogonotrophy. As a woman with the right mix of hormones, I have never had much interest in this art form, if you can call it that. Lately, it seems like it is as quite a few boys and men are experimenting with pogonotrophy. My favorite romantic interest, a therapist out in L.A., surprised me with a new growth, a finely trimmed mustache, during a Skype a few weeks ago. "How do you like it?" he asked. I replied, "I'll tell you after I kiss you." Which is what it pretty much boils down to, dudes. Although you think a breath of facial air or even a full beard may be sexy, most women prefer kissable lips, unmasked by any obstacles that have the potential of feeling like sand paper against the skin. Fortunately, you don't have to experience this potential sensory disappointment, but we do.
Another thing about beards, which I found out yesterday while volunteering at the community food bank, is that men with beards have to wear hair nets when working with food meant for the general public. I felt sorry for one man who had to cover his head and face with netting. Okay, in the 1940s, it was considered stylish, now, just incredibly unattractive to the opposite sex. Guys, you have a choice: don't participate in pogonotrophy and/or don't volunteer at the local food pantry.
Gentlemen, if you are contemplating pogonotrophy, check in with the significant other first. Just sayin'.
Happy Tuesday!
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