For fans of Dr. Anthony Fauci . . .
 

. . . but not really about the Covid19 virus:

Radiolab, a public radio show and podcast, is presenting a show that heavily features Dr. Fauci. However, the portion with Dr. Fauci focuses primarily on his involvement with the HIV/AIDS virus crisis.

This week's episode, "Ashes on the Lawn", examines what current movements can learn from the LGBTQ community's efforts during the HIV/AIDS crisis about mobilizing large groups of people and gaining media attention. ACT UP was especially vital during this period of our history, garnering attention with actions like the AIDS Quilt, dumping ashes of HIV/AIDS victims on the White House lawn, and a day-long demonstration and burning in effigy of Dr. Fauci. Dr. Fauci had the same job during the AIDS crisis that he does now - head of the NIAID, and he has advised six presidents on HIV/AIDs.

You can find "Ashes on the Lawn", and other Radiolab episodes (which are all usually very interesting and produced with high quality), at radiolab.org. (Scroll down to see recent podcasts.)

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Is that Johnny Depp? If not, it sure looks like him. He's looking pretty skanky these days.

studs lookin' good and happy
 

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Pat Parker and Audre Lorde.

I wrote studs in the title when I posted this ... that’s my wishful thinking. They were lesbians, of that I’m certain.

"Self-reflection, regeneration, and renewal"
 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUp3y_BWpRY

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Bette Midler does the definitive version of this song, IMHO.

Russa's Frozen Ramen Challenge
 

Boulloche (French Artist)
 

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Ibtihaj Muhammad, the Olympic medalist. Credit: Patrick Smith/Getty Images

Ibtihaj Muhammad (born December 4, 1985) is an American sabre fencer and member of the United States fencing team. She is known for being the first Muslim American woman to wear a hijab while competing for the United States in the Olympics.

Imagine

by John Lennon & Yoko Ono

Imagine there's no heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people living for today

Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people living life in peace

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope some day you'll join us
And the world will be as one

Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people sharing all the world

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope some day you'll join us
And the world will be as one

A timely and good reminder for all of us. It's important to remember what we're living for, especially when it's all too easy to be completely cynical in the face of crap like what happened this past week at the Capitol.

The pylons at Los Angeles airport and other buildings downtown are lighting up blue for Tommy Lasorda. He was a Dodger from his cap to his cleats. I was lucky to have seen many games at Dodger stadium. RIP

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What a perfect picture of the extended family. Ahh, home sweet home.