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Blogging From A to Z Challenge – U

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A man’s under layers shouldn’t be stuck in the past.
Or anywhere else. ~ Tommy John

 

“U” is for underwear; specifically the Tommy John brand.

I’m deviating from the Travel theme because I have no good photos of anything  I encountered on a trip that starts with a U.

So, I’m looking at men’s underwear again.

Actually, it’s another excuse to promote the Know Your Balls campaign for Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. It’s designed to get the boys talking about…well, The Boys! 

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Men in general don’t talk much about serious stuff; they mostly keep it light and enjoy conversations that involve sports, beer, and sex. That’s why it’s up to us gals to get a dialogue going about really important things, such as health issues.

Tommy John underwear has gotten good reviews, so I’m thinking maybe all the men in my life will get a pair next Christmas, along with some socks & undershirts. In the meantime, I’ll embarrass them further with my insistent urging that they begin self-checks…it elevates “handling the package” to a whole, new level!

 

Blogging From A to Z Challenge – T

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Blogging From A to Z Challenge – T

Because today happened to be the letter T, I decided to write a “companion post” to the one I published this morning.

“T” is for testicular cancer, which one man is diagnosed with and another man dies from every single day. 

This is a serious disease and while breast cancer has gotten a lot of press, you don’t hear so much about this type. Which is somewhat surprising considering it’s “a man’s world” where they earn more money for doing the same jobs and occupy the majority of top executive positions in business. You’d think their diseases would garner a lot of concern and attention, but they don’t. So, why not?

I realize that talking about the male genitalia can be a bit awkward. But, there was a time when discussing women’s breasts openly was unheard of, and look at how far we’ve come! Now, we give them fun nicknames like “hooters, tatas, and snuggle pups.” Breastfeeding is an (almost) accepted practice in public places. Once used only as an advertising vehicle for bras, breasts are now used to sell  just about anything you can think of.

If we can have candid discussions and give widespread consideration to The Girls, we should be able to do the same for The Boys. Particularly, as it relates to something as serious as cancer. It’s only fair…and the right thing to do.

 April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, so take a minute to view the Campaign video and learn more at the Testicular Cancer Foundation.

 

Blogging From A to Z Challenge – S

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Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free… ~ Emma Lazarus

Blogging From A to Z Challenge – S

 “S” is for statue; for this post it’s the Statue of Liberty. 

Lady Liberty was a gift from the people of France and dedicated on October 28, 1886. She was designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, a French sculptor, and made of copper. The statue represents Libertas, the Roman goddess, who bears a torch and a tabula ansata (a tablet evoking the law) upon which is inscribed the date of the American Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776. A broken chain lies at her feet. The statue is an icon of freedom and of the United States, and was a welcoming sight to immigrants arriving from abroad. (Courtesy: Wikipedia)

I took the photo above on a trip to the “Big Apple” with my daughter. As I stood there looking up at Miss Liberty, I could only imagine what the immigrants felt when they entered New York Harbor and saw her. They were coming to America to begin a new and better life. She represented the hopes and dreams of some twelve million people who passed through Ellis Island and continues that esteemed purpose to this day.

For more information click this link.