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Just Horsing Around

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horse, a horse. My
kingdom for a horse."
That was Richard III's
cry in Shakepeare's play, but
I'm not sure I would echo that
appeal.
When I was small, I had
very severe hay fever and the
thought of a horse would be as
bad as actually sitting on a bale
of hay. Later, I was
intimidated by their
size; and horses never
did hold much allure
for me. However, this
does not diminish
my awareness of the
influence of the term
in our language.
Though I am not a
horseman and do not
enjoy riding horse-
back (I have done
so and was scared
every moment of the
time), I did not balk at taking
our grandchildren to the races
once in Arlington, Ill., and let-
ting them ride around a circular
track on horseback.
Visiting the Henry Ford is a
pleasant summer diversion and
a quaint reminder of the horse
and buggy days. No, I do not

personally recall when the trol-
ley replaced the horse car; but I
have seen pictures and am once
again glad that I was never a
street sweeper.
Being born a Buckeye (from
Ohio for those of you who do
not know), I have always liked
seeing horse chestnuts; the
brown seed has an indentation
similar to a horse-
shoe on it. I shall
recall with accom-
panying itching
sensations the feel of
sitting on the horse-
hair sofa and chairs
in my grandparents'
home.
If you are a fan
of Western movies,
you may be accused
of loving horse
operas, as they were
once known. If so
accused, you may reply, "Horse
feathers" (nonsense). You might
also give in to a horse laugh ( a
loud, boisterous response).
I suppose that the horse is
a smart animal and, therefore,
contributed to the birth of
the expression "horse sense;"
though I have heard some

Start Growing That Hair
The Kadima youth group of Adat
Shalom Synagogue in Farmington
Hills has organized a congregation-
wide hair donation event timed to Lag
b'Omer, the holiday when Jews cut
their hair to signify the end of mourn-
ing for the destruction of the Temple.
Hair will be donated to Pantene
Beautiful Lengths in conjunction with
the American Cancer Society. The
event will be on Wednesday, May 13,
at the synagogue. Ruby Blue hair salon
in Farmington Hills will donate hours
to cut donor hair. Members of the
general community are welcome to
participate as well.
Those who cannot donate their hair
(too short, more than 5 percent gray) can participate in various
volunteer opportunities.
Hair goes to make free wigs for women and children suffering
from hair loss from chemotherapy. For details, call Jodi Gross, asso-
ciate director of education, at (248) 626-2153.

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people described as lacking
even the sense that God gave a
horse, which seems somewhat
minimalistic.
When we stop to think about
the dangers of cars on the roads
today — or the people driving
those vehicles — we can specu-
late that we were better off when
only the animal had horsepower.
If you are a gymnast, you may
demonstrate your ability and
agility on the horse, also known
as the horse pommel. The item
looks like the animal sans head
and tail. The performers show
great control.

Well, if all this considering
has developed a thirst in you,
you may consider ordering a
horse's neck, which is, I under-
stand, an iced drink of ginger
ale and soda and may or may
not have alcohol added to it.
There is an expression at the
other end of the continuum of
the horse's neck, but I'm not
going there; I know too many
who act so as to be labeled by
that epithet.
The next time you decide to
horse around, just remember
that you need not be an eques-
trian to do so. Li

Help Federation's Super Sunday
Sunday, Feb. 8, will be a day full of hope. One day that can make a
big difference in people's lives. One day that Federation will call on
you to stand together to ensure that No Family Stands Alone.
The economic climate and challenges faced by many within the
community continues to impact Federation's ability to respond.
The requests have increased and the needs far outweigh the
resources. Those in need are becoming closer and closer to those
we know — a family member, a friend, a co-worker, a neighbor.
Unfortunate circumstances have no boundaries. But with despair
comes hope.
That's why Super Sunday volunteers are needed to serve at
the Max M. Fisher Federation Building, 6735 Telegraph Road,
Bloomfield Township, on Sunday, Feb. 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteer
at thisisfederation.org .
Make calls and deliver a message of hope and community to
meet the needs of at-risk citizens here and in Israel.
If you or someone you know needs assistance, call the Jewish
Assistance Project, (248) 592-2650, or visit jewishdetroit.org,/help.
Super Sunday 2009 chairs are Lee Hurwitz and Abbe Sherbin.
Federation's 2009 Campaign chairs are Beverly Liss and Gary
Shiffillan. Federation Community Outreach chairs are Sharon Hart
and Brian Satovsky.

- Harry Kirsbaum, Federation-based special writer

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January 29 • 2009