History...

I'm a bit out out of it this morning, so I'll go with this article.   There's nothing new here.  It's a short summary on the impact Larry Kramer had on the fight against AIDS.  It talks about ACT UP, Silence = Death, new meds & drug cocktails.  

If you're unfamiliar with this era or Kramer, this is a good starting piece.  Kramer was dealing with this virus before it had a name.   Without this man, millions more may have died from HIV.  He & others like him, changed the world, by saving lives.  It wasn't a pretty process.

Give it a read, take care.

Cya...

Laden...

Laden is an odd word, we don't use it much anymore.  But we overladen at the moment.   We're dealing with loss of security, perceived slights, inconveniences, fears, economic crunches, etc...  It's scary & we are very overladen by all of it. 

Most of the articles are rehash & reaction.  Many were already struggling just to handle HIV.  Now, there's COVID & all its fallout.  On top of that, life goes on, like it or not.

All I can say, try to breathe.   Step as far away as you can, shut your eyes & just breathe.  It won't solve all your problems, but it might calm you enough to better face them.

Here's a video that's circling.  It's Larry Kramer's furious HIV speech.

Cya...

Larry Kramer Has Left The Building...

We're here, We're queer, Get Used to It.  The author, activist, playwright, leader, Larry Kramer has passed. Pieces like this article show reactions.   Without him, there'd be no, The Normal Heart or ACT UP. 

He wasn't a doctor or scientist, but without him & other like-minded people, HIV would still be a death sentence.  People would  be dropping like flies & the mainstream would blame them.

I can get saddened about the passing of many of the famous types from my youth when they pass.  But Kramer had a direct hand in making my life possible.  Without him, HIV would still be in the 80's.  Since  I'm allergic to Zidovudine (AZT), I'd most likely have died 20 years ago.

If you are unfamiliar with this man, especially if you're HIV+, LBG...., or connected to someone who is, learn about him.  Explore his actions & legacy.  He wasn't an easy man, probably not even likable.   But without him, we'd be missing so much & so many.  He was 1 of us, he was gay, an outsider & HIV+.  He faced the hell of being Gay & having AIDS in a very unforgiving time.  Maybe he earned some slack.  He deserves respect & remembrance.

We lost a legendary child.  Good journeys Mr. Kramer, may your next life be glorious & giving.

Cya...