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A New Year, A New Cure?

by | Jan 2, 2011 | ,

It's the new year and I'm still not cured of HIV, dammit.  I ended 2010 with a good amount of t-cells intact, but still the elusive cure is far from my grasp, despite the reports on the "Berlin Patient", a man who has been seemingly cured of HIV for three years via a...

2010 Person of the Year: Bob Bowers

by | Jan 1, 2011 | ,

I really believe that my HIV status has made me a better human being.  Early in life, it taught me a lot about discrimination, which shaped my views on race, misogyny and homophobia as I entered my teenage years and adulthood.  At 20, which I spoke out about being HIV...

A Rocktree New Year Greeting

by | Dec 31, 2010 |

Earlier this year- in what many found to be a peculiar blog post- I shared the story of the legendary Rocktree Brothers, an alt-country duo from the early 1970's who have been said to influence the sound of modern day bands such as the Kings of Leon, who are rumored...

Goodbye 2010, New Year’s Resolution

by | Dec 30, 2010 |

It's bittersweet to say goodbye to 2010 because it was a pretty good year to me.  In reflecting on the year, I realize that the health I enjoyed made it one of my faves. Why?  I got to tour with one of my best friends, Josh, and play shows with my friends in Bella...

Vote Synthetic Division, Interim T-Cell Champion

by | Dec 22, 2010 | ,

Subculture Shock on 91.9 WNRN has been a long-time supporter of my synth music, AKA Synthetic Division. The radio program is doing an end-of-the-year best singles of 2010 as voted on by their listeners. A Synthetic Division song, "A Symptom of Life", has made the...

The Winner of the Third Labtest Contest…

by | Dec 20, 2010 | , ,

Before I announce the results of my Labtest Contest, I have to admit that I wasn't thrilled with my decision to give away my sweet hat.  I even took to my Facebook page, urging friends to vote so that- should they win- they could then turn around and hand my the hat...

Last Day to Guess T-Cells, Holiday Goodies List

by | Dec 17, 2010 |

This is the last day to vote on the Labtest Contest and win this awesome hat! Competition is fierce, but it's nothing compared to how fierce you'll look in this hat, which complements all seasons and sexes. If you're like me this holiday season, then you've probably...