Saturday Evening Post, January 1st, 1997
The decision to grow a beard is so charged with personal implications that there are many whimsical anecdotes associated with the practice. The most salient social aspect of growing a beard is how the presence of whiskers affects domestic relations.
I have finally figured out why I have been taken advantage of all these years. Especially at home. It's my chin. My chin definitely lacks authority.
Not that I would want one of those Jay Leno jobs, or anything like that. I'm talking about chin enough to allow me at least to hold my own when it comes to human relationships. Especially at home.
I...
HighBeam Research, Free Preview: 'To beard or not to beard.'... Full Membership required for unlimited access. Free 7-day trial.
Subscribers: HighBeam content is only available to HighBeam subscribers. Click the link above for more information.
