Mary's Blog – April 2009 Archive (2)

Coming Out Bald at the Synagogue - What the Bible Says About Baldness

Hi everyone,



I want to share with you something I did this morning in front of the congregation at our synagogue. Though I go everywhere bald, one place I hadn't done so was at services at the temple. Every Saturday morning when we go, I've worn one of my scarves. Until this morning!



Today's reading from the Torah (Old Testament - Leviticus ch. 13) is about skin diseases, baldness, and treatment by the ancient priests in Israel. I couldn't pass up this opportunity to… Continue

Added by Mary on April 25, 2009 at 3:30pm — 25 Comments

Inspirational words from Michael J. Fox about his Parkinson's that apply to us, too

I heard Michael J. Fox speak a year ago. It was when I was just losing my hair and very depressed and angry. I came away from his talk feeling inspired and uplifted. When I saw him speak, he couldn't stand or sit still, and was constantly fighting his body's involuntary movements. The new TIME magazine (April 27, 2009 issue) has "10 Questions" with him. I'd like to share a few of the questions. Every time it says "Parkinson's disease", substitute "Alopecia":



Q: How do you keep your… Continue

Added by Mary on April 19, 2009 at 12:49am — 13 Comments

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