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Instagram Page “The AIDS Memorial” Remembers People Who Have Died From The Disease
The social media account serves as a safe space to remember and celebrate loved ones who have died
There’s an Instagram page dedicated to remembering loved ones who have died of AIDS-related illness. Called “The AIDS Memorial,” the account is a heartbreaking reminder that the HIV/AIDS epidemic still affects millions of people around the world in more ways … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged AIDS, AIDS and HIV, HIV, Instagram, Social Media, Something special, The AIDS Memorial
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“We Are the Champions” by Queen
Queen's iconic anthem is a perfect memorial song for a loved one who lived life on their own terms
For those of us who came of age in the 60s and 70s, the word “Queen” evokes memories of the rock & roll band led by singer/songwriter Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara in the Sultanate of Zanzibar in 1946). From … Continue reading
How Important is Touch at the Bedside of the Dying?
An interview with Everflowing director and educator Irene Smith, Part One
Today SevenPonds speaks with Irene Smith, founder and director of Everflowing, an educational program centered around creating a more supportive environment for hospice patients and their healthcare providers. Smith has three decades of experience as an educator and practitioner, focusing primarily … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged AIDS, Everflowing, Hospice, Irene Smith, massage and grief, power of touch, Therapeutic touch, Touch Awareness
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Pollution Linked to 9 Million Deaths in 2015, Study Shows
Air pollution contributed to the most deaths, followed by water and job-related pollution
A new report released by The Lancet has linked pollution of all kinds to roughly 9 million deaths in 2015. This equates to about 16 percent of total deaths worldwide, with air pollution contributing to the most deaths (6.5 million). … Continue reading
The Art of the Die-In
Meaningful visual images stir emotions
Imagine this: You’re out for a walk in your favorite park. As you stroll along, you notice that there are more people about than you’re used to seeing. Suddenly, the woman in front of you keels forward and drops to … Continue reading
Keith Haring’s Paintings Depict Joy and Sorrow
A gay artist gives a distinctive look to his community
Keith Haring, who specialized in contemporary art during the AIDS pandemic, was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on May 4, 1958. He was a gifted artist from an early age, drawing his first inspirations from childhood idols such as Walt Disney … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged AIDS, closeted gays, Contemporary Art, gay community, HIV, Keith Haring, LGBTQ, New York City, political art, Pop Shop, silence equals death
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