I have always had a fascination with birthmarks. I didn't realize it until I was in my early 40's (and my hair was thinning) that I learned I was born with what is commonly known as a Port-wine stain (PWS) birthmark. Mikhail Gorbachev is the most famous example of a PWS. My doctor at the time was examining me and found my birthmark on the crown of ( Read more... )

During the time I was attending Pride Institute, I participated in a special topics group that is HIV focused and assisted by The Red Door Clinic. I was informed of a very useful website for tracking one's health information and being able to print it out to take to doctor visits.

The site is PatientsLikeMe. It is NOT only for HIV patients but ( Read more... )

This one is mine.

Click to view

I did the first friends list clearing and there may be more to come.

With regard to a recent previous post, I am thinking of making some changes to my lifeFirst, I am cleaning out and paring down my friend’s list. It is not meant as a personal attack on anyone who does not survive the cut. Additionally, if you would like to have me add you to the cut, I will not be hurt or harbor any ill will towards you ( Read more... )

With
( Read more... )