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my forehead has grown!

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Real Estate Agent with Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

I've recently noticed that my forehead appears to have grown (or moved).  The distance between my eyebrows (yes, those caterpillars over my eyes), and the beginning of my hairline, has increased dramatically since my earlier years.  Now, I know they say that 'grass doesn't grow on a busy street' (the anthem of bald men)... but this is beginning to

concern me.  Eventually, if this trend continues, my hairline will not even be visible when viewing me from the front! (which in my opinion, is a far more flattering vantage point).

When measuring my forehead with a micrometer (the only proper way to measure a forehead shift), just to be certain... I have found that my hairline, in my 20's, was a mere 4.75".   While now, it appears to be about 39.5".  Yes, that's right... the size of a ripe Mississippi watermelon, and half as full.

I won't join the ranks of the members of the hairclub for men. In my opinion, the only thing that looks sillier than a man combing sparse hair over his obviously bald spot, is someone covering that same baldspot with a dead possum, held in place with glue, and magic. (the only one who thinks that looks good is the one under the possum, and they're seriously deluded... because the possum carcass causes their brain to overhead, and malfunction).

I am, however, giving serious consideration to spray painting the offending area with Krylon Ebony Spray paint (which is rust-proof, to boot and holds a shine up to 2 years).

I'll continue to monitor the shift, and will give you occasional updates (I know, inquiring minds want to know).  I'm inclined to blame this on Global Warming.  No reason why... I've just decided that's where the blame lies.

Posted by

 ALAN MAY, Realtor®   
Specializing in Evanston Real Estate and North Shore Real Estate

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty, 2934 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Office: 847.869.7300      Cell: 847.924.3313      Email: Almay@aol.com

Evanston Real Estate & North Shore Real Estate
Licensed in Illinois

   

Comments(14)

Roy A. Peterson
Domicile Analysis of Texas - El Paso, TX
P.R.E.I.

Wakka Wakka  Alan, welcome to the da club my friend, that makes two of us. Let me know how the Krylon Ebony Spray paint works for you, so I can try it myself.

                                                                          ~ Life is Good

                                                                                                

Feb 04, 2009 02:07 AM
John Cannata
214-728-0449 http://TexasLoanGuy.com - Frisco, TX
Texas Home Mortgage - Purchase or Refinance

Alan - I agree that the 'comb over' is not the way to go.  I think you should just shave it off.  :-)   I have the opposite problem.  For me, it looks like my hairline is actually growing.  Soon I'll have to comb my hair starting from my eyebrows.  Its a unique issue.

Feb 04, 2009 02:41 AM
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

Roy, the Krylon should work great... I'll be waterproof and rustproof.  What could be better?

John, I would never try the comb-over... I think it's hideous.  I'm finding that the hair that's missing from my head, has found other outlets, as I'm constantly trimming volunteers from my ears, and nostrils.  Ahh... the golden years.

Feb 04, 2009 02:48 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Alan, I'm suffering from forehead growth too!

So, I took the liberty to give you a few new looks....You can take them to your barber and if he's good, he'll set you straight!

Alan "Bob Marley" MayAlan "Dreadlock" May!

Feb 04, 2009 02:57 AM
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

I vote for C

Feb 04, 2009 03:09 AM
Jim & Maria Hart
Brand Name Real Estate - Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC Real Estate

Hey, Alan. I have to agree with you on "C" and I'll beat you won't be able to keep the ladies off. All my best, Jim

Feb 04, 2009 04:27 AM
Anonymous
Sarah-the-favorite-daughter

This post is deceiving-- that "recent" photo is at least 3 years old. Nice try. Your hairline now starts behind your ears. xoxo.

 

 

Feb 04, 2009 04:28 AM
#7
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

Sarah-the-former-favorite-daughter.... don't go giving away my secrets!

when I comb my hair forward, it starts in front of my ears!!

 

Jim, thanks for the kind words.

Feb 04, 2009 04:34 AM
John Cannata
214-728-0449 http://TexasLoanGuy.com - Frisco, TX
Texas Home Mortgage - Purchase or Refinance

Ouch Alan... Sarah called you out and  it hurt me a little. 

Feb 04, 2009 05:08 AM
Randy Hooker
Dreamcatcher Realty / Greater Phoenix Area - Gilbert, AZ
Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek

B-U-S-T-E-D again, Alan!  This time by your former favorite daughter!  BTW, I just tell folks that my brains have enlarged; hence the expanded forehead.   ;-)

Randy Hooker

Feb 04, 2009 05:35 AM
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

John, Randy... don't worry... there'll be a reckoning.  :-)

Feb 04, 2009 06:02 AM
Barbara S. Duncan
RE/MAX Advantage - Searcy, AR
GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR

That guy on the left is a real handsome guy.  Almost as much so as Elvis.  Are you two related??

Feb 04, 2009 12:41 PM
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

er, Barbara, you caught me.   the guy on my left is my evil twin, Nala... and he is Elvis's second cousin, twice removed and once augmented.

Feb 04, 2009 02:24 PM
Sidney Kutchuk - Realty Works Temecula Kutchuk - Realty Works Temecula
Realty Works Temecula - Temecula, CA
Realty Works Temecula

OMG Alan - I just realized that was you....were you a rock star or somehting....you had and still do have a very confident look about you!  P.S.  someone should have had a virtual party with this one.   Where did the dred visuals come from????

Feb 05, 2009 02:59 AM