JOHN E. SETTLE JR. EDITOR / PUBLISHER
Liquor stores are deemed "essential" in Gov. John Bel Edwards's stay-at-home order. But not barber shops.
Go figure.
So, what is a pre-shutdown, formerly well-coiffed man to do?
Several options were suggested by the peanut gallery.
Wear a beanie 24/7.
Braid my hair.
Curl my locks.
Try a pony tail.
Use bobby pins.
But none of these sounded appropriate.
While musing over these in a state of despair, I consulted my omniscient office manager, Kathy.
Actually, she has many other titles: office comptroller, office HR person, office business development manager, office public relations guru, office supply agent, and most recently office COVID-19 mask maker. The list goes on and on.
She says she prefers "Queen."
But could she cut hair? As in a professional trim versus a do-ityourself hack job looking in a mirror?
Why should I have ever doubted Kathy's talents?
She said she had scissors, an electric trimmer, a plastic tablecloth and a bowl. What else would be needed? And to top it off, her sister is a hairdresser in Texas.
What could I say?
Monday was haircut day. Hopefully, the Louisiana Board of Barber Examiners was closed for Easter Monday. Maybe getting an emergency haircut in your office is OK, much like government bodies meeting virtually?
I think she did a great job. Especially considering what she had to work with.
I must admit I did miss a few things No hot towel on my neck, no shoe shine and no salty barbershop jokes.
Chalk it up as another COVID-19 deprivation.
I made an appointment for the next trim and gave her a new title: office barberess. Another jewel for her crown.
THIS ARTICLE WAS PUBLISHED IN THE April 24 ISSUE OF FOCUS SB - THE INQUSITIOR.