only another butch would understand

[Jet]

I'm letting mine grow out shoulder length...if I can take the stages. I don't do short hair

[BullDog]

Originally Posted by Ol' Jet

I'm letting mine grow out shoulder length...if I can take the stages. I don't do short hair

Well Jet, you are such a stylin gent. I think you hair will look good at any length.

[Andrew, Jr.]

I have learned rejection very well. And in doing so, I live for myself. When others belittle me because of my haircut, my weight, my disabilities, or whatever, I think it is on them. Something must have happened to them to have to say that to me to be so mean and nasty. I am very sensitive to others. I sure would love to be loved by each and everyone. I have no clue as to what unconditional love is. One day I will. And like Jet, it is just a matter of living day to day.

I have been dis-invited to parties too. I recently made a huge error in judgement. I sent pictures out to several people. I thought I could trust and love them. Instead, they used the pictures I sent them as a means of criticisms and jokes. So, I learned my lesson. Not everyone is who they say they are online. Sad but true. And the debates over my name/gender change...I had no idea it was really anyone's business but my own. Well, it just shows me about peace, love, and respect. I think everyone needs to have unconditional love. No matter what. That is why I pray for people all the time. It is my hope that we won't have this ugliness much more. I want everyone to just love each other. That's all.

Jet, like you, I let anyone just say whatever. I try to listen and understand. And then they get mad at me for that. I am not too sure of why. I am no where near a threat to anyone. I am a very simple guy. But like you, I have learned the art of walking away. Sometimes it is the best move for me.

Peace.

[Jet]

Originally Posted by BullDog

Well Jet, you are such a stylin gent. I think you hair will look good at any length.

Well thank you very kindly Bully. It's nice of you to say.

Now Andrew,

Contrary to popular belief, I was once a kind, gentle and loving man. I say man because my insides have always been wired that way. I was the kind of guy who would go to war for a woman as silly and corny as it sounds. But that was my ethic and my heart.

Then something happened that changed my life. Something I didn't deserve just like all the things you don't deserve. Tell 'em to kiss your ass, Andrew. What is a man really? His values? His love for others? His kindness? Courage? Ethics? All wrapped up in a natural masculinity? The waters of a man run deep don't they? What brings me the most sorrow is the bitter asshole I've become because of loss and pain and betrayal. Well, I'm coming back... slowly but surely and it takes everything in my being and my fiber to remember and reclaim most of the person I was, now older and seasoned and hewn like a rock. And maybe someday, I'll love deeply again. I don't know any other way to love actually. When I love, the person I love will have everything I can give. But this deep, rich love starts within yourself, as something solid and strong and sure, so much so that nothing and no one and sway you. I wish you the best Andrew.

[Andrew, Jr.]

Jet,

It is amazing to me how vicious people are today. I am not sure of what happened. My best friend was my late Grandfather. He taught me everything from smoking cigars, how to throw a curve ball, driving his pickup, to growing vegetables, fishing, hunting, to having faith, and drinking beer. He never told me about how horrible some people are. But then again, he was a man who had a 1st grade education, and quit school to work to help support his family during the depression. He worked on a farm. It was a matter of survival.

My Grandfather had a saying that is close to yours. He would say that still waters run deep. How true he was about that.

Peace to you my brother,
Andrew

[BullDog]

You're welcome Jet. I really enjoy your pictures. You are very artistic and have a great sense of style.

Andrew, I am sorry to hear about your bad experiences. It does suck. I have had a few barbershops give me the cold shoulder. I am visiting Central PA from Portland, OR. I wasn't sure how people would take me, but so far everyone has been really nice to me. Today went great. I just went to some random barbershop today and got a great barber- Roy- who is definitely old school barber and gave me a great flat top.

[Andrew, Jr.]

Bulldog,

I have been going to the same barbar shop for 12 years now. If they closed tomorrow, I wouldn't know where to go. I think alot of guys nowadays go to Hair Cutteries, Happy Cuts, and the like.

Your hair style does not define who you are, or what is inside you. That is your soul. That is why I was quite taken back when I saw what was stated. I have short hair, and it is very fine, and poker straight. I wonder what the said poster would have said to the guy who was getting a perm in the chair next to mine. It makes one wonder.

Jet is a good man. I have known him for a number of years. He has been such a wonderful support system of mine.

Peace,
Andrew

[Jet]

Originally Posted by Andrew, Jr.

Bulldog,

I have been going to the same barbar shop for 12 years now. If they closed tomorrow, I wouldn't know where to go. I think alot of guys nowadays go to Hair Cutteries, Happy Cuts, and the like.

Your hair style does not define who you are, or what is inside you. That is your soul. That is why I was quite taken back when I saw what was stated. I have short hair, and it is very fine, and poker straight. I wonder what the said poster would have said to the guy who was getting a perm in the chair next to mine. It makes one wonder.

Jet is a good man. I have known him for a number of years. He has been such a wonderful support system of mine.

Peace,
Andrew

You're very kind Andrew. Take care little bro...

[WILDCAT]

Originally Posted by BullDog

You're welcome Jet. I really enjoy your pictures. You are very artistic and have a great sense of style.

Andrew, I am sorry to hear about your bad experiences. It does suck. I have had a few barbershops give me the cold shoulder. I am visiting Central PA from Portland, OR. I wasn't sure how people would take me, but so far everyone has been really nice to me. Today went great. I just went to some random barbershop today and got a great barber- Roy- who is definitely old school barber and gave me a great flat top.

Yeah, you'd better watch out when you're talking "PA" Bull.

It's called the "KEYSTONE STATE" for a reason!! WINK, WINK!!! Hell, you could go to the local barber right here in my home town and get the cut you wanted. You would "think" she is a dyke first off, and she would definitely then "crew ya" - while the guys all considered you "just one of the boys"!

You'd just have to watch out for your ears though, (depending on how much the barber lady had to drink that day already). Blood may have been spilled on those floors throughout the years - but ALL IN GOOD SPIRITED FUN! It's a tradition of sorts - going back to the old days of "Sherm the barber"... except he would cut your ears watching women going up and down the street. He had his stash though, the infamous "backroom". (Everyone had a stash in the backroom in those days. Even the guy who ran the teen place with the soda fountain, juke box... heck, even OUR OWN RUN TEEN PLACE had the backroom stash!) lol

Ahhhhhhh, yearning for the days of youth, it appears today!



WILD

[Jet]

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I’m a lonesome polecat
Lonesome sad and blue
‘Cause I ain’t got no feminine polecat
Vowing to be true.

I’m a mean old houndog
Baying at the moon
‘Cause I ain’t got no lady friend houndog
Here to hear my tune.

Ooh ooh
Can’t make no vows --
To a herd of cows.

I’m a lonesome polecat
Lonesome sad and blue
‘Cause I ain’t got no feminine polecat
Vowing to be true.

Ooh ooh
Can’t shoot no breeze --
To a bunch of trees.