If laughing is so good, then why does it cause wrinkles? And why do I do so much of it? What was I thinking?
Happiness is a curse...
Posted by Ken Allen at February 27, 2008 11:28 AMPS: This was really intimidating to post!
Posted by: Ken at February 27, 2008 11:31 AM"Curse" is in the eye of the beholder. Pun intended, but not necessary for the use of this comment.
I like men with laugh lines, if it makes you feel better. If it doesn't? I *still* like men with laugh lines.
Posted by: Marin at February 27, 2008 11:46 AMWrinkles are sexy. *Especially* laugh lines.
Posted by: Emily at February 27, 2008 12:21 PMHere! Here! Laugh lines are sexy!! Especially yours ; )
Posted by: Heather at February 27, 2008 1:50 PMlaugh lines indicate a life wisely spent and an individual worth knowing!
so go on and revel in your wisdom and joy. :)
Posted by: jacqui at February 27, 2008 2:54 PMLaugh lines make you more approachable; they give you the appearance of a potential friend to those who don't yet know you.
Posted by: AlisonH at February 27, 2008 3:16 PMLaugh lines make you look approachable and distinguished. All at once. I like 'em! I like mature men!
Posted by: Cheryl in ns at February 27, 2008 4:22 PMLaugh lines or any other lines on the face means that you are expressive, right? And the ones that come from laughs or smiles could mean that you have a positive outlook on life? That's how I see it. My husband has laugh lines around his eyes. I love them. I think they make his eyes look kind and lovely. He has enviably long lashes like yours too.
Posted by: jean at February 27, 2008 4:57 PMLaugh lines are sexy. As is prematurely grey hair.
Posted by: Mel at February 27, 2008 6:27 PMGet a grip. Who among us, over 25, can withstand such magnification! Step away from the mirror and resume your life. Perseveration on the aging process is a no-win proposition.
Posted by: Sherrill at February 28, 2008 10:42 PMThank you! This is really the response I was looking for, and bonus points for knowing a word like "perseveration"!
Posted by: Ken at February 28, 2008 11:36 PMKen, I just think you're the just the greatest guy ever, right after my spectacular husband. I was just rereading the Yarn Harlot. I lost my copy, looked for it until midnight last night. Gave up, went in on call at the hospital and raced out to Books a Gazillion to buy another. I was rereading it today and read the chapter about the matching wedding gift sweaters. I just laugh outloud every time I read that. The yarn seeking trip with hot screaming kids, reknitting sleeves, then the huge wet sweater that has to be serged down to size. I've had some disasters with my serger but never anything like that. You keep smiling sweetheart, those lines just give you character. IF you'd drink a little, you couldn't focus so well. You want my recipe for Cosmo????
Posted by: Suz at March 2, 2008 8:52 PMHoney, anyone who comes close enough to you to see your the wrinkles around your eye, should be someone who's giving you a kiss, not scrutiny.;-)
Sexy is, as sexy does.
Posted by: sahara at March 4, 2008 12:03 PMIsn't it a shock when you first notice wrinkles? Gah, it's no fun. I have some on each side of my mouth all of a sudden. Funny how getting close to 40 doesn't feel old.... anyway, I'd rather have laugh lines. It says you're enjoying things as you go =)
Posted by: carrie at March 4, 2008 6:05 PMWhat, no shameless "It's my birthday" post this year?
(Can you tell I've been reading your archives? Loved the utilikilt, BTW.)
Happy birthday to the man with the happy wrinkles!
Posted by: Marie at March 5, 2008 2:57 AM