Movember

The month of November brings the first tidings of holiday cheer. We have cooler weather, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, an overall sense of gratitude for the good things we have, and, not to mention, awesome food.

In addition to all these "things-November-brings," I was lucky enough to have a funny and very creative group of friends who celebrated what they called "Stache-giving". Stache-giving is a yearly event amongst these friends, when they all gather to BBQ, drink beers and, in essence, catch up on all things man. What makes this gathering especially unique, however, is that they all begin to grow moustaches in anticipation for this event. In fact, moustaches are generally required if you want to attend these Stache-giving festivities. I was always fascinated by their commitment to moustache-growing every November and I was equally amused by the pictures that resulted from such a manly get together.

Interestingly enough, while I was doing some research for work, I came across something called Movember. After learning that moustaches were invloved I started doing a little digging and I learned that "Movember is an annual, month-long celebration of the moustache, highlighting men’s health issues - specifically prostate and testicular cancer". This, I thought, is one of the most spectacular displays of awareness I have come across. Movember is a world-wide movement that raises consciousness for men's health, which, if we're honest, is something men don't generally rally together for. It adds an element of levity and fun to a worthy cause while still managing to make a strong statement.

So, this month and for the rest of your life's Novembers, be sure to grow and cultivate a hearty moustache in manly solidarity. Also, take a moment to learn more about Movember and to contribute to this genius cause at www.movember.com.

Here's hoping for a happy, healthy Thanksgiving to all.