tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14801850.post113345744665599962..comments2023-10-11T08:01:51.636-05:00Comments on PIPEDREAMS: When it's over, so they say, it'll rain a sunny day, I know; shinin' down like waterMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05974435902564570126noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14801850.post-1133812426357683092005-12-05T14:53:00.000-05:002005-12-05T14:53:00.000-05:00Andrew I'm so sorry for your loss and that you cou...Andrew I'm so sorry for your loss and that you couldn't say good-bye. I have lost many loved ones as well. In 1996 I lost my best friend when he was 33, and then we lost my lover's brother only 3 weeks later when he was only 29. We were all just so fucking sad, and mad, and then numb.<BR/><BR/>This is one reason why I fnd it so hard to be civil with conservatives.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00793793027935224823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14801850.post-1133484112510401122005-12-01T19:41:00.000-05:002005-12-01T19:41:00.000-05:00Of course it's OK, loulou. It's an interesting pe...Of course it's OK, loulou. It's an interesting perspective he offers. I really like what he has to say about TAKING CHARGE and making decisions based on fact and intuition. With AIDS, but also with other diseases/conditions, people can become so afraid and passive, to their detriment. Some cool art, too. I like the one that looks like stained glass..One World.<BR/><BR/>Duane, just the other day I was gently reminded of your point by our mutual buddy, Andrew. Duane does this stuff for real. Check out what he has to say, guys. www.duanemoody.com<BR/><BR/>Andrew, as I said, I have no close experiences like yours. I can't imagine what that time was like. A story like yours applies to anyone and any disease, though, doesn't it. No day but today.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05974435902564570126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14801850.post-1133475027551499622005-12-01T17:10:00.000-05:002005-12-01T17:10:00.000-05:00I always mentally dedicate the day to the friends ...I always mentally dedicate the day to the friends I've lost, especially Stephen who was my first serious crush when I was about 18. He was a facilitator at the youth group for young gays I went to, was about 6 years older, had a lovely blonde hairy chest and John Denver glasses, and I was beyond besotted. He was a social worker, and one of the kindest and sweetest men I ever met.<BR/><BR/>Years later a mutual friend kept telling me I should call Steve in my old home town and make contact, but wouldn't (couldn't) tell me why, just that he'd like to hear from me. I found out too late that he was dying, and missed my chance to say goodbye.The Other Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12492925896131382172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14801850.post-1133465723572445112005-12-01T14:35:00.000-05:002005-12-01T14:35:00.000-05:00It's good that we all vocalize this day, and every...It's good that we all vocalize this day, and everyday, that the struggle of HIV/AIDS is still very real. Get tested everyone. Please.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14801850.post-1133463101902205662005-12-01T13:51:00.000-05:002005-12-01T13:51:00.000-05:00Oh good, I'll post this here if I may, Michael?I r...Oh good, I'll post this here if I may, Michael?<BR/><BR/>I read this yesterday on Joe Average's site. He's giving a speech today in Vancouver for "A Loving Spoonful". I don't know how well he's known around the world but he's pretty big here in Vancouver. It's an inspiring read. Living with HIV for 23 years... and anyway, it's a good speech. "Nutrition, an extra set of hands, strength, and laughter in this complicated and serious life of mine." <BR/><BR/><A>http://www.joeaverageart.com/speech.html</A><BR/><BR/>His art is something else as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com