A Good Excuse to Go In To Town

We lived on Capitol Hill for thirteen years and moved to Virginia four more months ago. Our new home is only ten miles from DC. So we always take the opportunity to visit the old neighborhood for certain things - medical, dental, and hair appointments. The first two I can do without, but the hair cut is essential! So after our typical morning walk, we went out for breakfast in our neighborhood at Simply Fresh, then drove in to town. Of course, the GW Parkway was closed off so we had to take an alternate route which is why we always leave plenty of time to get there. Because time allowed, we needed orchid and plant food so we first stopped at Gingko Gardens to pick some up. Then it was on to Michael Anthony Salon where it’s always such a great experience. Parking is always a pain, but the walk to the shop was pleasant - purple doors, kids playing in the water, and birdhouses. On the way home we always stop in the old neighborhood to check on the house we lived in for so many years. The huge tree on the west side was finally taken down. The traffic was the usual congestion on the way back which reminded us again why we needed a break from the city. It feels weird being in the old neighborhood, but so very familiar. It’s a nice feeling. 

A Retirement Haircut - Inspired by Mickey Bolek

He's been talking about it for quite some time. Every visit to visit my stylist, Mickey Bolek, is a treat. So today when I walked in for a long overdue haircut at Michael Anthony Salon, I asked for a retirement haircut. We talked about a pixie, or an exaggerated longer one side and shorter on the other, but decided what I have is the best. I really like it - an asymmetrical cut I've had for several years. But what about that pink streak? Well, I just read that Cate Blanchette colored her hair pink, and so many more are highlighting their hair in unconventional ways. Having gray/white/silver hair since my thirties made coloring out of the question - for me. I always liked the "natural look." Now silver and prurple are all the rage. So we decided to take the bold step and go for the pink. After all, it is cherry blossom and Easter season. What would my husband think? Mickey thought the hair extension would work better than the chemicals and I agreed. The result was fun and drew an immediate reaction from every one in the salon. Thanks Mickey for the inspiration! And by the way, my husband loved it!