Who IS that guy?

The reactions to Corbin, after shaving his beard, have been absolutely entertaining. While the kids and I were amazed at the change, we recognize clean-shaven Corb as a guy we know well. In town, people walk by him without recognizing him. In fact, people have talked to him without realizing who he is!

At the first 4H meeting last week, Harley invited Corbin into his house, wondering, "Who the heck is this guy?" He finally realized who it was when Brady joined them at the table and Harley just started laughing, fully admitting, "I had no clue who you were!" And Harley is someone with whom we've spent some time.

This reaction has been recreated in quite a few situations. Corb and I laugh about it! It is kind of funny to stop and reflect on the fact that in many ways Corb with the beard represented a big part of who he is ... and is a part that is not revealed to many ... and yet people here don't recognize him without it. Ahh ... sabbatical. Ahh ... Driggs. We love our life here.

Of course I loved the beard. And I think he looks absolutely adorable without it!