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I’ll admit that the hairstyle I recently chose is attention getting. I knew that going into it. Since it’s all part of the rock star transformation, it seemed reasonable.

Attention it has certainly gotten.

There are distinct reactions from the sexes – women seem generally displeased and men seem very intrigued. I’m gauging this purely on the observation of facial expressions and body language of strangers. This has been an interesting study in human behavior to say the least.

What I didn’t really expect was what happened today while I was grocery shopping. A couple, probably in their early 30′s, were also shopping and as they approach me I hear the man say, “babe! babe!” and I see him motion toward me with his eyes. They snicker and whisper. This happened at least 3 more times as I was shopping and once more at checkout. Others that were in line saw what they were doing also and even commented about their insensitivity.

It didn’t really hurt my feelings but it did piss me off. Self expression should never be mocked or degraded. It is just that – self expression. This isn’t high school anymore, good grief.