March 6, 2016: I was hesitant about mentioning “Farewell to My Face,” my Salon essay/tantrum about crossing over into middle age, because I was freaked out by all the testy comments (sheesh: didn’t I admit in the essay that I was being shallow?). But it has also generated a bit of attention and led to a spirits-buoying fan letter (you rule, Kel!), an email reunion with an old friend, a free offer to try a skin care product, and, um, the suggestion that I get a better website photo, so here’s the piece. Plus, when will I have another chance to use this Will Ferrell shot?