Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Relationships matter

Katina has been going to the same hairdresser for 10 years. I thought that was silly. I was so wrong this week. I needed a haircut and a shave. For the past four years I have gone to a salon (once). Katina wanted me to. I hated it. I went to a local barber near the house. When they would give me a shave. The man would bring out the electric trimmers. I never really liked that. In the early 90's Mike Fortune and I would get our haircuts at a place called Flower Barber Shop. It is on Flower Ave in a multicultural section of town. Mike moved away and I would still go there. They would say when I walked in "Do you want the usual?" They knew me. When we shaved they used a straight edge. It was like the "old fashion way" My face felt like a babies butt. It was so smooth and soft. It was a classic shave. Last Monday I went back. When I walked in the man said long time no see. He remembered me. While I was getting the shave. He asked me where I had been. I saw the straight edge in his name and I did not want to tell him I was "dating around". I just said I moved. Which was true. Flower Barber Shop sorry about the four year break but I am back.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Let's be honest! You like the massage they give you afterwards! Besides, the salon gave you the best haircut I've ever seen on you!

Mike Fortune said...

Ahhh...the classic barbershop with Oriental flava and massage...I remember it well...and miss it!!!

Unknown said...

If your wife thinks your got the best haircut every, you better go to that salon. It's about her, not you, Marty.

Love,

DAD

kumardixit said...

I must admit, your hair looks good. However, it never looked as good as when you went to the Salon. I say dump the barber. Here is a good excuse. It's in Takoma Park!