For the past 25 years or so, I’ve been “folically challenged”, which is a polite way of saying that I’m balding. I’ve survived this phenomenon by remembering two axioms:
1. That God only created a few perfect heads, and the rest he put hair on;
2. That grass doesn’t grow on a busy highway.
Based on this, I have a near-perfect head, and a very busy brain! I'm sure there are lots of people that will argue with both of these FACTS, but they’d be wrong.
Anyway, I value what little hair I have, as does the lady who cuts my hair. She still charges me full price! When I get a haircut, that’s really what I get – a HAIR cut! And, if I ask for “a little off the top”, she replies “but you only have a little on the top”. I tell ya, I don’t get no respect. (Where’s Rodney Dangerfield when you need him?)
Speaking of not getting any respect, one of my colleagues had the nerve to volunteer me to have my head shaved (something is wrong with that, isn’t it) if we raise $400 by March 24th for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, an organization that is involved with children’s cancer research. I’m still not sure if I’m comfortable with this idea, but I guess I’m obligated now. By the way, my colleague isn’t having his head shaved. Nice guy, huh?
On the other hand, if I DO have my head shaved, I may never have to get my hair cut again and I can save money by not having to buy shampoo (like I need so much, anyway).
YOU can help decide what I should do by making a donation. Here’s the deal. First of all, all money raised will go to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. And those that make a donation will be voting whether or not I actually have my head shaved. Simply put a note with your donation to “Shave” or “Keep”. If more money is raised for me to have my head shaved, then I’ll do it. But, if you’re really a friend and you don’t want to see me lose what little hair I have, you can make a donation and indicate that you DON’T want me to have my head shaved!
Either way, the kids will benefit, so we all win, right? Please make your donation to St. Baldrick’s Foundation, and either give it to me or mail it to:
Jon Fletcher
Fonville Morisey Realty
1304 Highway 54 West
Durham, NC 27707
If enough money is raised and I’m forced to have my head shaved, it will happen at the 94th Street Pub in the Woodcroft Shopping Center in Durham on March 26th. I’m sure there will be pictures taken that will be either used to blackmail or humiliate me on Facebook or something like that. So stay tuned. And thanks in advance for your support!
A couple of observations: Grass doesn't grow in a dead area, either.
ReplyDeleteHaving said that, just think of the fun of watching Jon have his head shaved. We've already collected nearly $100, so all you that want to see this momentous event, chip in some $$ and remember, "It's for the kids."
Don't worry, ny beloved brother, I'll match the above pledge so you can keep all four or five of you precious hairs. By the way, who is this Dangerfield guy. I must be too young to remember him!! LOL
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda. And if I can remember Rodney, there is NO DOUBT that you remember him!!!
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