Beard

I’ve got a little book of beards. No, not my little black address book. An actual book about beards….and a couple of moustaches.

My book actually details descriptions and photos of various beard types, to include, but not limited to, Garibaldi, A La Souvarov, French Fork, Chin Strap, Designer Stubble, and Ho Chi Minh.

Sometimes I wish it featured other beards, even those recently shaved. Who doesn’t want details about and photos of Katie Holmes, Kelly Preston, and that really kind, dapper married guy from the office?

I’m not opposed to beards – shaving is a lot of work. That said, if one only quasi-shaves, or uses dull blades to do so, there is a good chance they’ll end up itchy, rashy and may stand out (more) in a crowd. Shedding the beard – be it shaving, waxing, laser treatment or coming out – can be freeing for everyone, the beard included.

I know a lot of people, who normally don’t have a beard, don one in the months of October and November to increase cancer awareness. I propose a month wear we all shave our ‘beards,’ to increase awareness and social acceptance about sexual orientation. Since October and November are taken by cancer awareness and March (aka Muffuary) is taken by Southern beard awareness, I’m thinking the month should be May. Gay May. It’s simple, it rhymes, it makes sense. Next May, get ready to get your beard off.