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Jack McCluer (JAX)
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beard regrowth
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Living for today is preparing for tomorrow because today is tomorrow’s yesterday.
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- About Me:
- I am just me. I am 37 and have been dealing with AA since late 2005. I first noticed several spots on my head that didn't have a 2 o'clock shadow. I have been shaving my head since 2002 because of a receeding hairline so the spots could have started earlier but I may have never noticed them. I started doing some research on alopecia because I know two people who have it so I knew it existed. I did further research discovering stress can cause the bald spots to form in a person with alopecia. The spots were on my head and face causing me to lose my goatee. At the time i was going through a divorce and my 3 daughters were being moved 130 miles away from me. Enough said on that one.
My spots were really bad up until about the middle of 2007 and they eventually filled back in but with mostly grey hair wich eventually regained its color. Lately my left eyebrow has started to fall out. If it gets any worse I am just going to have to shave them both off. Have to be uniform right? Lack of hair is no big issue to me though. I have a few friends that say I have issues with having hair anyways because I tend to shave my head twice a day. I think the only issue I have with my alopecia is the fact that some have problems accepting others because they are different lol. Well i like being different LOL. I used to have photos that showed my head spots but they all had my ex girlfriend in them. Those photos had to go LOL....... Jax
A Message by George Carlin:
The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.
We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.
We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.
We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things.
We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.
These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete...
Remember; spend some time with your loved one s, because they are not going to be around forever.
Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.
Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.
Remember, to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.
Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.
Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
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Our children !!!!!!!!!!
Alopecic parents and parents of alopecic children alike, might want to do this, if you haven't already. Silently watch your children or child for a week. Observe how they handle your or thier disease. Watch thier innate compassion, thier general acceptance of those around them, most of all thier love. This seems to be one of the most enlightening experiences I have ever had. I can honestly say that "our chilren are our most misunderstood teachers."
Posted on October 4th, 2008 at 12:20am — 2 Comments
This is a repost of mine with a new message at the end.
The small things in life we take for granted. This morning I woke up planning to do some cleaning up around my apartment and go out to a second hand store to see if I can find another antique picture frame to refinish. I looked in the mirror and saw that more of my eyebrow had fallen out. Oh well it is just getting closer to shaving them off. I am a little on the fence about going without them. I considered spending the money I really don’t have on having them tattooed on. I then sat here and… Continue
Posted on August 30th, 2008 at 7:37pm — 2 Comments
A song that has a real meaning in society today.
SHINEDOWN LYRICS "What A Shame" Two packs of cigarettes a day The strongest whiskey Kentucky can make That's a recipe to put a vagabond On his hands and knees I watched it all up close, I knew him more than most I saw a side of him he never showed Full of sympathy for a world that Wouldn't let him be That's the man he was, Have you heard enough? [Chorus] What a shame, what a shame, To judge a life that you can't change The choir sings, the church bells ring So, won't you give this man his… Continue
Posted on August 28th, 2008 at 10:18pm — 3 Comments
Acceptance comes from within !!!!!
As I read many of the discussions and blogs I keep noticing similarities. I seem to see that acceptance is a big issue weighing heavily on the minds of alopecians. It seems that acceptance from the general public, co-workers or potential lovers is what is desired. I read stories of funny moments with alopecia to how not to treat your alopecic lover as a fetish. It all seems to revolve around a deep level of acceptance. I can relate in a way even though my alopecia is not as advanced as others an… Continue
Posted on July 11th, 2008 at 12:05am — 7 Comments
The artist inside us.
The artist inside us. We as parents are nothing but mere artists in life. Our children are given to us as partially decorated canvas, semi-formed clay, unshaped steel, a partially written poem or a blank roll of film and a backdrop. It is up to us to discover our artistic tallents then improve them and apply them. Your child is a direct reflection of your willingness to apply your talents. Our actions are our brushes, our words are our pens, our hands mold the clay, our love is our camera. No… Continue
Posted on June 25th, 2008 at 11:00pm — 4 Comments
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Once again It was nice chatting with you.
I look forward to meeting you in person.
Houston Baby otherwise see you in Amsterdamn.
Jeff
how are u?
some news from france!
kids are fine. we leave our flat for a bigger one two levels upstairs! lol
anthéa is happy, her room is pink and purple... loool
no computer for a while (i'll send you some news from my job hihi)
have a great week end my american friend
Thanks for the chat.
You are such a Superstar Metro Dad.
Jeff
Jeff
I hope not.
Have a nice day :)
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