The adventures of my Gravatar continue.
Or, if you prefer: The Head Will Roll.
Novelist Rachel Carrera got a kick out of my Sunday post showing off how other WordPress blogging friends have interpreted the photo I’ve used for my Gravatar since I started this site in early 2013.
Writer Rachel is also wedding photographer Rachel on the weekends, with great knowledge of photo-shopping technology. And apparently, vast access to old photos.
On my Facebook page Tuesday morning was a private message with some photos attached. “Since you asked, I rose to your challenge,” Rachel says.
Paging Dr. Carrera …
Diplomatic immunity?
She took The Head to visit Presidents of these United States.
Hey, hold your own hand!
She allowed The Head backstage access to George, John and Ringo. Paul was off visiting the loo.
Mounds of trouble.
She slipped The Head into the uniform of Mets hero Tom Seaver and got him onto the pitching mound at beloved New York ballpark Shea Stadium to mimic the form that ace hurler George Thomas used to bring the Metsies to that unexpected and forever celebrated 1969 World Series title.
Pip Pip!
And because two Heads can be better than one, Rachel put The Head in a spot of royalty with that of my dear wife Karen.
Thank you, Rachel Carrera.
What a character The Head has turned out to be. He’s tougher to pin down than Waldo.
Where do you think The Head may turn up next? Do you think The Head can get a movie contract, like Forrest Gump? Should The Head start practicing singing the “I ain’t got nobody” chorus from “Just a Gigolo” for karaoke night?
Mark Bialczak 
How did I miss this the first time around? Was I not following your blog back then?!?
I’m super impressed…. you’ve been everywhere! The trick is figuring out who the head has replaced… we’ve got Paul McCartney, Tom Seaver, and Prince Charles (though it’s tough to say with that lady’s head replacing Diana’s)…. but who is that guy chillin’ with Nixon and Carter. Ford? The height looks appropriate…
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That Lady is my dear wife Karen, answer to No. 1.
Bill Clinton, four living presidents, answer to No. 2, I believe, Dave.
You have to come up with answers if you want to get around like this.
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That head gets around almost as much as you do, Mark. What fun! I’m going to have to look into this photo shopping – many missed opportunities. 😉
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I have never photo shopped, Judy, though I have shopped for photos. 🙂 The Head shows up again Sunday. Maybe the last post for awhile. He’s getting bushed from travels. 🙂
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Too funny!! 😎👍
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Parts of me just want to have fun, Kate! 🙂
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This is cracking me up, Mark! How creative and fun, too! I love this, but I cannot help but saying you look a little like a “Bobble head!” sorry!
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Nothing to be sorry about, Robin. The Head can bobble with the best of them!
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I’m glad you enjoyed these, Mark! No one seemed to notice that you had Prince Charles’ ears. LOL!
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The Head hears all, Rachel!
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LOL!
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The pics are amazing Mark – the Head gets around. I gotta say you and Karen look natural as Royalty. I’d vote for you to be King any day (and Karen as Queen, of course)..
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Oh, when does that vote come up, Paul?! Good one, my friend from the royal Canada!
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That last photo – it looks like your two heads really belong! (I feel so bad I haven’t got you both to that famous road yet. So bad. 😦 )
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We do belong thanks to Rachel C’s photo shopping. As for your task, we have nothing but time for that one, Rachel. You have things in your life. 🙂
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Let me take the word task back. Wonderful promise is what I meant to type out but task seemed shorter at the moment.
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‘Task’ didn’t offend me Mark so no need to take it back – but very thoughtful of you. 🙂
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These are great! Woke up this morning and didn’t want to get out of bed after seeing this, I am glad I did!
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The Head made you happy. Very good UpMom. That makes me happy. They are a fun collection. 🙂
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these are fantastic, mark. what a talent rachel is – you (and karen), look great! hmmmm…….how about your head on the sphinx? )
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Oh, that would be funny. Awesome idea during your birthday week celebration, my friend. 🙂
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Giggle. These pictures are fantastic! Most suit you perfectly and your wedding photo royal! I want to see you holding Slash’s guitar. 🙂
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Ooooh, yeah, riffing with Slash. The Head can rock! Thanks, Aud. The royal photo is a panic!
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THOSE ARE HILARIOUS!!!! I hope you print those! Especially of your wedding to your princess. Absolutely fabulous Mark!!!
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I adore them all, most particularly the one of I and my dear wife Karen, Colleen! Indeed. 🙂
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Heads above the rest sir!
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Good one, and thank you, ma’am. 🙂
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especially like that last one! Bet it’s fairly close to the real deal 🙂
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Yeah, Karen and Mark out on the balcony for morning cuppa with random staff daughter looking on. :-0
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Does this mean the head will roll with a movie or have a role in a movie? Or both.
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The Head will listen with open ears for open auditions if they put out a platter of rolls and bagels, Fannie.
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This is truly fantastic and also terrifying. The Head seems to have a life of its own. Pretty soon it’s going to abandon you and get its very own blog, having nothing to do with body. Are you ready for this?? Does the body have a plan?
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I have already been researching my body of work, Wormy. 🙂
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Q: Where do you think The Head may turn up next?
A: Brașov, definitely Brașov.
Q: Do you think The Head can get a movie contract, like Forrest Gump?
A: Probably not like Forrest Gump, but possibly like this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackass:_The_Movie
If the Head should get such an offer, I would suggest that the Head decline said offer and stick to modeling.
Q: Should The Head start practicing singing the “I ain’t got nobody” chorus from “Just a Gigolo” for karaoke night?
A: Absolutely! The Head should start NOW.
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Excellent A and A, Wormy. The Head has a publicist!
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Transylvania, BTW? Re Brasov?
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YES! Exactly.
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Foreshadowing!!! (Which, by the way, is my favorite thing to do.) Watch out for the comments sections. Yikes! http://lovemarriageworms.wordpress.com/2014/11/20/i-warned-you-things-would-get-weird-in-november/
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It’s okay if you don’t know what to say to this. Really, who would??
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Wait until you see what I had to say, Wormy.
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Actually, I knew you would. After all, you ARE Captain Poblano, our fearless leader.
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Well, Mark. I’d say that you’re ahead of the game with this post.
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Yes, Doobster. Terp-worthy pun. 🙂
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This is awesome! I agree with Kerbey, very Forrest Gump like! Love it.
FBF
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Awesome! 🙂
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Yeah, who knew who The Head traveled when I wasn’t keeping track, Holley? 🙂
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Who knew is right! 🙂
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This is all very Forrest Gump; soon, she’ll make a gif of you running, Forrest, running with your head on it! I hope your hat doesn’t fall off. And that dress suits Karen.
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The Head better get a great movie deal of Karen The Head wants dresses like that, Kerbey. 🙂
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I long to see The Head on a dinosaur! 😀 (Those pictures are fantastic, by the way. And your wife is beautiful!)
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The Head that roared!! Thanks, Nerdy. And yes, my dear wife Karen surely is a beauty. 🙂
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She is!
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“Where do you think The Head may turn up next?”
That sounds like the tagline for a horror film, which I know isn’t right! :-0
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What a horrible thought, Jeanette. 🙂 When I said The Head wants a movie contract, I was not thinking slasher films.
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Now I’m thinking of that movie that MST 3K makes fun of: The Head that Would Not Die
I know you wouldn’t be the slasher in those films. You could be the unlikely detective that solves the cases 🙂
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Just The Head floating about, putting clues together. That could work, Jeanette. 🙂
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A head on a grandpa so you know where you’re going?
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No grandpa here yet, Martha. Eventually. 🙂
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That is just hilarious! You’ve got the Royal wave down pat!
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The Head can cup the hand, Jim. 🙂 Yes, it is almost too much fun. 🙂
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“Where do you think The Head may turn up next?”
Hopefully, on Vladimir Putin’s shoulders; then Europe won’t have to go to war again.
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Ah, smart reply, Hariod. 🙂
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What fun Mark. Look forward to where the head will turn up next. I’d give the head a movie contract after seeing the level of versatility the head can manage.
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Yes, versatility is a must in the movies, Irene. Can’t be a one-note Head, now, can we? I hope you are enjoying the coming of summer in your part of the world. It is VERY col this morning here in Syracuse. Very.
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I am enjoying the heat. So far we haven’t had much humidity but that will change as the last two nights have given us our first tropical rains. Stay warm. I think you are in for a bit of a cold winter.
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Usually we are!
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Now that’s a great way to kick off the morning. Great job, Rachel! Mark, you and dear wife Karen look amazingly right for the role of royalty.
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Cheerio, Barbara! Or Rice Krispies!! Rachel did a great job of placement. I laughed so hard, royally.
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