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Hair Cuts and other things

I’ve been cutting my kid’s hair since moving here a decade ago. Mostly due to necessity and hair cuts being expensive. Over the years I’ve cut many interesting hairdos, some by request and others by accident. Sorry about that kiddos.

I remember when Thing 2 asked for a mohawk. Okay, I can do that… Check it here. Recently, well the past couple of years or so, he’s moved into a more 80’s redneck style or as we like to say around here, a Northroader look, with a mullet.

Pinning his boutonniere on for prom. Mega mullet.

He’s gone to the barber a few times of late, like before prom. He asked me to cut his hair last weekend. Just the top and sides tho, trim the back a little.

The remains of the cut.

I obliged. The moment was not lost on me. He turns 18 next month and he’s getting ready to move back to Kansas to be with his Dad and find his niche in life. I pondered as I snipped the curls around his temples that this could possibly be the last time I’ll ever cut his hair.

Bittersweet.

Grown up already.

Where did my little boy go?

Even children get older, I’m getting older too… I’m getting older too.

Sourdough Sunday: Mr & Mrs Sourdough

I met Joe & Nancy during my stint at Central Peninsula Children’s Advocacy Center. They attended CPCAC’s “Grand Group“, a grandparents raising their grandchildren support group. With their quick wits and genuine care for humanity, especially children, I quickly became a fan.

I was enthralled with their tales of homesteading and operating a general store out in the middle of nowhere, north of Fairbanks. The shear strength of character these two have is that of a respectable sourdough quality even before factoring in the foster parenting part.

Knowing the love and compassion they have for children and the efforts they have gone to over the years is simply based on the miraculous.

Nancy has even written a children’s book titled Elliot the Moose. Moose being my favorite creatures automatically made her a star! 🤩 What’s not to love about these people?

My copy of Elliot the Moose

The Carlson’s closed up shop and moved closer to family. Despite the notion posted in this article, they are still around. I hope to see their next book published soon, chronicling their experiences raising their 25 children.

For me, these two are iconic Alaskan Sourdoughs, of which I’m privileged to have met! And they set the bar high for me!