During the Tiptree Award fundraising auction last night at WisCon 39 they passed the hat and sold to the audience assembled the right to decide whether Orange Mike Lowrey’s beard (in its 25th year) and long hair (“‘flying my freak flag’ since the Carter Administration”) should be “Saved” or “Shaved.” The vote was heavily for “Shaved.”
“But we collected $543.69 for the Tiptree fund,” says Lowrey, “so, it was worth it.”
And he assures everyone, “Yes, I’d gotten prior permission from Cicatrice (my wife) and Kelly (our daughter).”
Good on you, Orange Mike!
Now hurry and grow them back.
Already in progress, Martin!