I should get a hat.
I've been spending more time outdoors this summer, mostly doing yard work, and think that at my age buying a hat is probably a good idea.
The problem is, I'm not a big fan of hats - I don't think I've had one since I had a cowboy/straw hat when I was little. And I'm not usually thinking far enough ahead to get sunscreen. So, I think a hat may the the obvious choice for me.
Obvious to everyone but me, I suppose. I am going bald, and don't mind that. But it does mean that I have more exposed skin on my head to burn if I get out into the sun too much. Because I've never tried to hide my growing bald spot, I've never gotten into the habit of trying to cover it up by wearing the ubiquitous ball hat.
So, hat shopping looks like it has added itself to my to-do list.
My problem is that deep down I don't think I am a hat wearer, and I'm not sure I can become one. Plus, I do feel that if I am going to have to wear a hat, it should be something personal to me and my style. So, ball hats are out.
I live on the east coast, so the predominate hat appeal is ball caps, and not much else really. I don't think I could pull off a really nice hat, like a Stetson or a Panama. So I will probably be looking at the cheaper styles/brands. Plus, it will after all, be an outdoor working in the yard kind of hat.
I think I see a beer store giveaway hat in my future.
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