Whoever you did or didn’t meet during that period, Ray, you were “in the room” as they say. From what little I know about you and your work, I see you as a pivotal person in our shared history…I just spoke to someone yesterday who knew you by your phenomenal reputation. He thought you might have crossed paths in LA or SF too, but wasn’t …
Whoever you did or didn’t meet during that period, Ray, you were “in the room” as they say. From what little I know about you and your work, I see you as a pivotal person in our shared history…I just spoke to someone yesterday who knew you by your phenomenal reputation. He thought you might have crossed paths in LA or SF too, but wasn’t sure. He’s the last survivor of a “peer” group of those with HIV and was personal friends with one of my personal heroes, Paul Monette. I’m honored he shared some of the history with me.
My last (and probably final because of rude US immigration staff on every US visit) visit to the US was to NY, Chicago and SF. It was late1989 and I left SF half an hour before the earthquake.
All, or nearly all, of the HIV workers and volunteers in SF were HIV+ too. I worked for a day at the Center for Attitudiinal Healing and spent a week working as a psychic healer with a Hawaian healer called Acevado. I led meditation groups in SF when Acevedo had a holiday break. I met a sexual healer/sex worker and he introduced me to a load of porn stars. I don't recall Paul, if we met, but I am lousy at remembering names.
The customs/immigration folks ARE ridiculous. But glad you were able to make such a positive impression on so many. Thank you, Ray. You continue to inspire and teach. :-*
Whoever you did or didn’t meet during that period, Ray, you were “in the room” as they say. From what little I know about you and your work, I see you as a pivotal person in our shared history…I just spoke to someone yesterday who knew you by your phenomenal reputation. He thought you might have crossed paths in LA or SF too, but wasn’t sure. He’s the last survivor of a “peer” group of those with HIV and was personal friends with one of my personal heroes, Paul Monette. I’m honored he shared some of the history with me.
My last (and probably final because of rude US immigration staff on every US visit) visit to the US was to NY, Chicago and SF. It was late1989 and I left SF half an hour before the earthquake.
All, or nearly all, of the HIV workers and volunteers in SF were HIV+ too. I worked for a day at the Center for Attitudiinal Healing and spent a week working as a psychic healer with a Hawaian healer called Acevado. I led meditation groups in SF when Acevedo had a holiday break. I met a sexual healer/sex worker and he introduced me to a load of porn stars. I don't recall Paul, if we met, but I am lousy at remembering names.
The customs/immigration folks ARE ridiculous. But glad you were able to make such a positive impression on so many. Thank you, Ray. You continue to inspire and teach. :-*