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The Logic of Caring: The Case of Dr. Brendan Bain
“Did you know he was one of the first doctors to treat HIV patients in Jamaica?” “No I did not know that.” I said, but added: “There is a logic to caring. You can’t care for your patients and support laws that cause their suffering.” This was the endnote to a conversation between my [...]
THE NEW IMPERIALISTS IN PINK
A dangerous new imperialism is on the rise in Africa and the Caribbean. It comes wearing a rainbow flag and dressed in pink. The recent wave of anti-gay laws on the African Continent and a two month visit to Jamaica where LGBT activists and homosexuals are in a battle for self-definition have helped to crystalize this [...]
NOW SPEAK! 5 Tips for Thriving in 2014 – The Year of VOICE
Dear BLOOMERS: I am loving the vitality of our BLOOM Community! In it we have found a home — a safe place to be with friends old and new, lovers, and family. I am grateful to each of you for providing a powerful space from which to celebrate to the essence of our humanity. As [...]
5 TIPS FOR GETTING THE ANSWERS YOU NEED FROM LIFE NOW!
As a photographer I know how important it is to set-up my camera to get the picture I want. Life is like a camera. It gives us vivid experiences which reflect the relevance, authenticity and urgency of the questions we ask. When our questions are out of focus life responds accordingly with experiences that are dull [...]
ANOTHER WAKE UP CALL!
Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman were on a collision course. It was their fate to meet. What we choose to make of this young man’s death and the freeing of his killer is our destiny. Fate is what happens when one is unconscious. Destiny is what we consciously create as loving beings from the often [...]
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