Dec 15 2023
Shine
Little Salon in the Big Woods
It was way back in the long-ago summer that I had my hair cut by the incomparable Angelika. It was in the spring that I had my highlights, so I was overdue for some primping.
I allocated some of my Christmas bonus for beautification, and left work early to head to Angelika’s little salon in the big woods. Getting my hair done is a lengthy process, partly because my hair is lengthy and partly because Angelika takes very small sections of hair for highlights, the secret to it growing out so well that you can get away with getting it highlighted twice a year without looking like you have several inches of dark roots.
It was so great to see Angelika and catch up on her news. Being Angelika and living up to her name, she gave me a bag of Christmas gifts when I left. I felt bad that I didn’t give her a gift, but I hadn’t thought of it and money has been tight since I had to get the new (to me) car and my rent went up by 25%. Sigh. I don’t think she minded, though. The bag is under my tree, waiting for Christmas Day. And in the meantime, I am thankful for the gift of friendship.
A YEAR AGO: Having to get a new car and a new phone did not make me happy. At least they are still both working! So far…
FIVE YEARS AGO: Dodge impersonated Houdini.
TEN YEARS AGO: The twelve dogs of Christmas.
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO: A Christmas memory.
TWENTY YEARS AGO:
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