Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG.
And so it begins…
The riveting diary of a man on a mission.
Day #1 After watching the San Diego Chargers suffer a tough loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last night, I have decided to grow my beard out for the month of November to inspire Philip Rivers and his teammates. Thus begins the first day of my journey with the Chargers to SUPER BEARD XLVI.
Day #2 As I sat on the porch of my dorm with my In-n-Out Burger shirt on, my beard and I craved that tasty creation of a Double Double Animal Style.
Day #3 Boron, Bonding, Beard beautifully bringing Chemistry brilliance to my brain.
Day #4 My facial hairs are freaked out after watching American Psycho and American Horror Story. Only Special K and Sweet Maui Onion chips can calm my senses.
The 5th of Novembeard My facial hair has taken on a clever Guy Fawkes disguise.
Day #6 Close encounters of the beard kind.
Day #7 As my beard grows long and lush, it reminds me of the grass on a majestic golf course. Beards + birdies = beautiful.
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Beard on, Kyle. Beard on.
I LOVE this. Can’t wait for week 2.
HT and Miriam G.: I thank you kindly for your words of encouragement. My beard salutes both of you!