Not the best picture (as Ed pointed out, the shadow makes my hair look even bigger, and I think I have a startled look on my face...) but here is, finally, photogrpahic evidence of my new glasses and my beard.
The photo was taken with my new camera - LOVE IT!!!
And now I'm off to volunteer at the ER and afterwards meet up with the director of those "educational movies" I mentioned. Wish me luck!!