GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

 

AIDS MEMORIAL-A VISIT

 

I recently visited the AIDS Memorial here in the West Village. I felt the urge to come here, for reasons unknown. Just like the 9/11 memorial site and Vietnam Veteran's Memorial, I did not personally know anyone who died from HIV/AIDS.

As I sat on the seat (foreground), I listened to music sung by the gay men's chorus over a loudspeaker. The feeling of connection swept through me. I felt a peace in my heart just being here. 

Early in the Aids crisis, I was indifferent about it. I reasoned that it was their own fault. It was when I saw how AIDS patients were treated by society that I really changed my tune. These were human beings! They were hurting and afraid. I'm thankful to the people who helped during that time.

Sitting there, I almost felt like crying. As I post this I feel the same way. I needed to be there at that particular time. It was as if the songs were speaking to me. I believe that I was forgiven for my indifference. 

As I left there, I resolve that I will visit here more often. I am thankful for that experience. 

2025 NCAA WOMEN'S TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONS

 DIVISION I

DIVISION II

DIVISION III

NAIA

2025 NCAA MEN'S TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONS

 DIVISION I

DIVISION II

DIVISION III

NAIA

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GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

 

FREEDOM

 

SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS BAN

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Tennessee's ban on healthcare for transgender youth. This decision will also impact doctors nationwide who provide essential medical care.

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

 

DAD'S DAY

 

CELEBRATING OUR CONTRIBUTIONS

I read a few days ago that some folks believe that June should be veterans month instead of pride month. There are plenty of times that veterans are honored. Memorial Day. Military Appreciation Day. Veterans Day. As a veteran, I attend activities in support of veterans. 

Pride is important for many folks. Some want to take pride month away because it offends their sensibilities about sex and gender. Pride is about celebrating who we are. We have no need to be ashamed of ourselves. Just like our veterans, we honor those who sacrificed much so we can enjoy the freedoms we have now.

PARADES! PARADES!

There were a lot of pride parades this past weekend. Despite all the anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric being spewed, we are out and proud of who we are. We are aren't going anywhere!

HAPPY PRIDE! 

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

 

NEW WORD

 

BE YOU

 

BEING MYSELF

 

WORLD PRIDE

World Pride is in Washington D. C. this year. It's ironic that it's taking place during Donald Trump's reign. This is the same man along with his minions who want to sweep LGBTQ people to the trash hap. Trans and m onconforminb people, in particular, are being singled out. I hope D C will have the biggest parade they ever had. We are not afraid. We are not going away.

JUNE IS HERE