Saturday, January 10, 2009

So long, Captain Jack…

Bill & I at my wedding in 2003...

Bill with RJ in October...

Bill on his Harley with Rosie in September...
I’m somewhat sad to say that our own personal Captain Jack Sparrow, my brother Bill, is Captain Jack no more. For most of his life, Bill has had two distinct hairstyles: long flowing locks or a buzz cut. With a rare exception (like my wedding – when his hair was short and styled) – Bill has grown his hair out until he had to cut it for some reason – usually work. Well, his last haircut was in 2003 – and it was a great 5 year run, but his flowing ponytail is no more.

Although he cut his hair primarily for work reasons – Bill is doing the right thing. All ten inches of his mane will be sent to Pantene’s Beautiful Lengths this week. Beautiful Lengths creates wigs for women and children of all ages and backgrounds who are suffering from cancer.

Bill’s #1 concern – that Rosie might not go to him the next time he sees her, since she is used to his long hair and gruff look. It’s not what is on the surface that matters – but what is inside that counts…and inside, there is a heart of golf.

Kudos to you, Bill.

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