AA SOTD - 8/17/22; The Iceman Cometh
Pre: splash of hot water to the face
Brush: Stirling 26mm synthetic pro handle
Razor: Merkur Progress
Blade: Astra (2)
Lather: B&M Arctique (omnibus)
Post: B&M Arctique AS
Post: Nivea cooling balm
#UNCHALLENGE
Really quick shave today but still bbs. Did not take the time to work the lather much as I was running late, but still had plenty of slickness. I might have added some moisture to the lather with my tears. I remain the Iceman.
#SIDETRACKED (u/Teufelskraft)
Hump day special for y'all with two songs, all by one of my favorites Tom T. Hall "The Storyteller").
For the uninitiated, Tom is a country legend of old.
First song is I Like Beer. It's a silly song but catchy. This song matters to me, however, because my Dad loves to sing it to annoy my Mom. And yes, both me and my Dad like beer, quite a lot.
Second song is Homecoming. This is a great song and a subtle masterpiece of writing. Tom writes the song as if he's having a conversation with his somewhat estranged father, a man that he maintains a distant relationship as Tom travels the country as a big country star and his dad is back at home still cattle ranching and living a simple life. This song reminds me of my Dad, not because he's estranged to me, but because I just don't call him enough and sometimes, if we are really catching up, our conversations can feel a bit like this song, with Dad asking me non-judgmental questions about where my life is going and me responding like I'm 14 again and trying to make sense.
Happy hump day y'all - call your pops today if you still can.