Tom,
I have been off board for months but I certainly like your recent pictures and want to encourage you not to let others shake you up too much. Whatever we do there are always those who feel like they should oppose and voice an opinion. An opinion is just that. Regardless of who, we all have them. It would be nice if they all lined up with what we a doing but that is not the reality of this world. It is easy for people to criticize those who are different from them and harder still for people to simply accept and love one another regardless of outward appearance. A mother's opinion, especially, has a strong impact but I'm sure she wants to protect you from any harm thinking you would be safer conforming to those opinions of other family members. However, sometimes we must simply stand for the things we believe in and wait for the opinions of others to come around. If they do, great, if they don't, so be it. I am sorry you have taken a hit because of your beard and desire to share the joy and fun you have as a result of growing it, but always remember there are many whose opinions support you and the valuable advice and support you provide to the bearded men you encounter. Don't forget I stand and beard with you always, Tom.

Beard on....

Larry

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