Just*in Time: July 2014
Posted on August 8, 2014 by A&U in Columns, Just*in Time
Just*in Time by Justin B. Terry Smith Justin, You know that you can reverse HIV with juicing? —Fruitarian Zombie Ummmmm, wow, so sorry to tell you this, but that is incorrect. If this were the case don’t you think that everyone would be cured of HIV by now? I get a lot of e-mails asking [...]
Still at Risk
Posted on July 21, 2014 by A&U in Columns, Frontdesk
Frontdesk by David Waggoner Still at Risk July isn’t just another month on the AIDS awareness calendar; it’s the month we’ve all been looking forward to for the last two years: The XXth International AIDS Conference in Melbourne, Australia, convenes July 25. Kicking off the international gathering of thousands of scientists, social workers, AIDS activists, [...]
Kevin Truong
Posted on July 15, 2014 by A&U in Columns, Ruby's Rap
Ruby’s Rap by Ruby Comer Kevin Truong What keeps Miss Ruby on top of her game? The four divine “P’s,” that’s what—Patience plus Persistence plus Passion equals Payoff! This is my daily mantra and it seems to be the same for photographer, Kevin Truong (rhymes with “thong”). Creator of The Gay Men Project, he travels [...]
Brave New World
Posted on July 9, 2014 by A&U in Brave New World, Columns
Brave New World by Corey Saucier Brave New World One Man Navigates the World of Sex and Love in the Age of PrEP and PEP My boyfriend likes to give, and I like to receive, so it’s kind of perfect—if perfect is something two people [...]
Been There, Done That!
Posted on June 19, 2014 by A&U in Columns, First Generation
First Generation by Chuck Willman Been There, Done That! Stigma, like history, seems to have a tendency to repeat itself Sometimes our worst enemies are ourselves. I’m as guilty of this as the next person. I grew up as a somewhat obedient little Catholic boy, even serving as an altar boy. The rules and expectations [...]
Just*in Time: June 2014
Posted on June 17, 2014 by A&U in Columns, Just*in Time
Just*in Time by Justin B. Terry-Smith Hey dear My name is Eric and my family is from Jamaica. I’ve been positive for about eight years now. I’m not proud of it but I just wanted to tell you. Well, when I tell people they almost always compliment me on how good I look. I just [...]
Irene Soderberg
Posted on June 5, 2014 by A&U in Columns, Ruby's Rap
Ruby’s Rap by Ruby Comer When my pal Joey, who owns Latitude 33 restaurant, Asian fusion with New Mexican influences and ingredients, in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, told me about a friend of his who’s participated, produced, or performed in over one thousand AIDS benefits, I said, “Beat me a path to her door, [...]
Out Loud & Proud
Posted on June 4, 2014 by A&U in Columns, Frontdesk
Frontdesk by David Waggoner Just the other day, a couple of friends of mine were talking about how they couldn’t wait for the second season of Orange Is the New Black, the hit television drama, currently available only on Netflix. I’m not surprised. It has the fastest growing fan base since AMC’s The Walking Dead. [...]
Just*in Time: May 2014
Posted on May 30, 2014 by A&U in Columns, Just*in Time
Just*in Time by Justin B. Terry-Smith Hello Justin, It’s been a while. I want to say congrats on all the wonderful things happening in your life. On another note, I would love your opinion on something. When should someone like myself, who is positive, disclose that information to someone you like or may be interested [...]
Bryan West
Posted on May 24, 2014 by A&U in Columns, Ruby's Rap
Ruby’s Rap by Ruby Comer Bryan West Hot…Stuff! What do these words conjure up for you my darlings? Sizzling French fries? An arousing piece of art? How about the timeless tune made famous by the legendary disco diva Donna Summer, a featured number in the Tony-award winning musical, Priscilla Queen of The Desert? It’s electrifyingly [...]
