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.
The riveting diary of a man on a mission.
Part II.
Day #8
My mother sent me a care package today and wisely included Baby Ruths and Butterfingers. Because, as everybody knows, they help promote beautiful beard growth.
Day #9
As the White Stripes once sang, Fall is here, Swatties cheered/Back to school, grow a beard.
Day #10
My beard and I playing some terrific Wii tennis on a thrilling Thursday night.
Day #11
WOOOOOOO!!! Noel Gallagher and his High Flying Birds almost melted the facial hairs right off of my face at the Academy of Music tonight.
Day #12
My beard inspires me to partake in the passionate pursuit of PCR perfection at Penn.
Day #13
A beautiful Beirut concert and a big beard. Does it get much better than this?
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What a lovely beard you have. 🙂 Keep it coming.
Thank you for the kind words ‘admirer’! I will make sure that my facial hairs keep flourishing.