DEAR ABBY >> My husband has a long, bushy, ugly beard, and although I don't like it, I realize he's entitled to wear his facial hair any way he likes it. The problem is, when he eats, his beard gets into his plate and in the food, which I find nauseating.- Too Much Hair in Texas DEAR TOO MUCH HAIR >> If your husband's beard is so long it drags his food off his plate, the first thing you should do is suggest that he sit up straighter when he's eating.