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Colorageous! Now why didn't I think of that?  

You offered so many great descriptions, it's hard to choose just one!

Love the thought of that blue streak. That's one thing I've never attempted. A really bold, vibrant streak.   As to going grey, silver, white, whatever, I actually think there are a lot of women who go that route and look stunning. Go, Merri! 

LOVE the vision of that short hair cut with the purple bangs. Hee! When I was thirty my hairstylist said... "Let me try something." I ended up with my stick-straight long dark brown hair with choppy totally platinum white bangs. It helped that I was a performer at the time. I could get away with more then. :) 

As to the silver streaks, I bet you look awesome! If I could look like Emmy Lou Harris, I'd go all silver for sure!  

<<what colour hair were you born with?  ;) >>

 Dark brown. But the sun always brought out auburn highlights. For years I fought the red. Recently I embraced it.  

<<  .... I was born strawberry blond and as I got older that turned more mousey>>

According to my hair stylist, Katherine, every one's hair color turns mousey or 'flat' as they grow older, so you're not alone!   

<< .... now that I "have" to colour my hair (I'd be greyer than Richard Gere if I didn't and I'm not yet 50) >>

I'm in my late forties and have oodles of grey (although I cover it!) My mom was completely silver by the time she was 40. Must be genetic.   

<< .. I tend to go with the coppery auburn and for the summer months I have strawberry blond highlights put in    ...   >>

Oooh. I like the sound fun!! Nice. :)

<<I envy your adventurism .... I don't have the time to play with my hair (rarely get in to even get a trim .. maybe three times a year! )   so I have to pick colours I can do myself >>

I envy your courage to color your own hair. I'm afraid I'd turn mine green or fry it! LOL 

<<hmmmm ... as far as a word for your "condition"  .... hmmm, are you approaching a milestone birthday? >>

Not yet, though it's not too far off. ;) No, I've always been this way with hair color. 

<< personally, I like "adventurous"   :) >>

 Works for me!!!

And I loved your MAKEOVER story. That was priceless!   Yes, purple shampoo is great for blond highlights. Helps to keep them from getting too brassy. Also, whenever I brave a slightly shorter haircut, I always think the same thing... Oh, well. It'll grow.

Surely Nicola must be walking, make that dancing, on air. Congratulations to Nicola and Harlequin. How excitng!

All body parts crossed for you! And remember, it's all about passion, dedication to craft, and perseverance. Hang in there!

Sending you cyber hugs as you re-enter the fulltime madness. Yes, you'll feel a time crunch, but there are all sorts of ways to squeeze in writing time. If you're driven enough (and I bet you are), you'll make it happen! Go, Pat, go!!

The temptation to go on-line. The Internet is a best friend and an evil distraction at the same time. ;)  I've been toying with the idea of buying an Alpha Smart. Have you heard of those?

Thanks again for the suggestion, Angel. I'll let you know how I do!

Don't get me wrong. I'm not complaining. (I just whine a teensy bit every now and then when I'm overwhelmed. But it's all good. Honest!) I count my blessings every day. Having the opportunity to share my stories with readers is my dream come true! However, it is, I must confess, a whole different vibe writing on deadline after deadline. The good news is it keeps you focused and productive.