Over the next month I will not be looking my best because that’s the right thing to do for now. For I’m in a state of mourning for my mother’s passing and according to Jewish tradition one is not to shave during such a period. Additional I’m not supposed to spend time grooming especially during the 1st week. The good news in this account was my mother passed close to the high holidays which allowed this period of ugliness to be a whole lot shorter. So if you see in the upcoming weeks and think “he doesn’t look his best” you’ll understand that is the way it’s supposed to be.