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“Save the Ta-Tas.”

I really do not like that saying. I’m not a big fan of pink décor being strung everywhere, either. Not just because I feel so much pink in an affront to the eyes. In past year, the trumpeting of “Breast Cancer Awareness” feels like the trumpets are slightly out of tune. It has felt like, to me, everyone just wanted an excuse to raise awareness about breasts and were sexualizing and making light of a serious issue.

Late one night in October of 2006, I stopped at my grandparents’ home. I had just returned after a long trip and needed to let them know I made it back safely. Gra...