Because of corona, we haven’t been able to see Ben since early March. That means Mom hasn’t had access to his chinny chin chin. And that means Ben has been growing a beard. Not that I mind one bit. I’m always pleading, “Oh, let him keep the beard for a while — I think he looks cool.”

Of course I think the beard is cool because I have a beard. Karen doesn’t have a beard, so she thinks he looks better without one.

I asked his staff to snap a pic of the new-look Benny, and Soonarie came through. So I herebye present the Bearded Benny. Or the Hipster Benny. Or the Rugged Mountain Man Benny. Or the Hippie Bennie. Or the Needs A Shave Benny (if you lean Karen’s way).

When the lock-down ends, Mom and razor will be waiting.

I’m enjoying it, or at least the picture, while I can.

The Beard