Movember Madness

Dear Reader, women of this nation have the opportunity to acknowledge, raise awareness of and generate funds for Breast Cancer each and every October through the sale of all things pink - which is, incidentally, the Lady's favourite colour. Store after store of pink frying pans, spatulas, staplers, pens and hats make us remember those who have survived and those who have succumbed to this terrible disease.

As of late, the following month has been dedicated to raising awareness of Prostate Cancer, affecting the lives of many Canadian men. Instead of selling colourful housewares and sporting ribbons, participants in this awareness campaign grow moustaches and refer to November as Movember. Interesting fact, en francais, les hommes are celebrating movembre.

This purse is used to moustaches, as the Lady's dad has a long, walrus-esque moustache that is famous for its robustness amongst all those who know him. Anytime we run into an old friend or acquaintance, the most commonly asked question is "Does your dad still have that awesome moustache?" However, I am shocked at the number of men who begin to look like criminals of the petty variety upon growing a wispy soup strainer. I pray the Lady will clutch me tighter when we pass sketchy looking fellows with fresh Movember 'staches. I support the cause, but according to many of the ladies in my life, December can't come soon enough.